Speech Pathologist

Kaiser Permanente; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,806,000 - 191,037,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Denver, CO area to perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and provide short-term therapy within benefit guidelines. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with physicians, and family education to enhance communication skills.

Responsibilities include assessing language, speech and voice problems, planning treatments, and maintaining records in line with state/federal guidelines, with on-site work at

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field is required.
• Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist license required at hire (ASHA certification preferred).
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Interview patients, obtain case histories, and evaluate speech, language, and voice problems.
• Plan, evaluate and revise treatment methods to meet patients' needs.
• Provide short-term therapy within benefit guidelines.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines regarding referrals and patient care programs.
• Teach and counsel patients and families to improve communication skills.

Skills

Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis

Modified Barium Swallow

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

• May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

• May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums: https://www.lmpartnership.org/local-contracts.

Job Summary

Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of speech and language disorders. Provides short-term therapy or makes appropriate referrals. Makes members/patients and their needs a primary focus of ones actions; develops and sustains productive member/patient relationships. Actively seeks information to understand member/patient circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. Builds rapport and cooperative relationship with members/patients. Considers how actions or plans will affect members; responds quickly to meet member/patient needs and resolves problems.

Essential Responsibilities

• This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Interviews patients, obtains case histories, and evaluates speech, language and voice problems.
• Plans, evaluates and revises treatment methods and techniques to meet patients needs.
• Provides short-term therapy within benefit guidelines.
• Provides consultation and coordination with physicians and other disciplines regarding speech pathology referrals and patient care programs.
• Teaches and consults with patients and their families to enhance the patients communication skills.
• Develops and recommends procedures and policies for the Speech/Language program.
• Maintains records in accordance with professional practice, State and Federal guidelines and program policy.
• Provides in service education for professional and support staff.
• Establishes and maintains community resource referral system for additional services.
• Participates in in-services, workshops, seminars, and professional organizations to maintain and upgrade professional skills.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree or equivalent in speech pathology or related field.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate (Colorado) required at hire from American Speech/Language and Hearing Association
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated customer service skills, customer focus abilities and the ability to understand Kaiser Permanente customer need.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Preferred Skills In Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis Management And Changes.

Trained and proficient in treating adults and pediatrics. Trained to perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow studies.

Primary Location:

Colorado,Denver,Skyline Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

12:00 AM

Working Hours End:

11:59 PM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

C02|UFCW|Local 7

Job Level:

Entry Level

Department:

Englewood Medical Offices - Speech Therapy - 1608

Pay Range:

$45.65 - $66.67 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.