Speech Therapist I, Acute Rehab, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Vallejo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role requires CFY internship completion and eligibility for California licensure, plus ASHA Certification in good standing.

You'll collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, document therapy sessions per state and federal guidelines, and contribute to education and training efforts across the department. On-site work in Vallejo, CA with standard clinical hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of CFY internship by date of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology curriculum (Bachelor/Master/Doctoral) with certification.
• California SLP licensure required at hire or eligibility for licensure.
• ASHA CCPP (Clinical Competence) certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Document services accurately per state/federal requirements and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case conferences.
• Refer patients to appropriate providers when outside scope.
• Lead patient education classes or groups as requested.
• Provide department in-service and staff training as requested.
• Serve as clinical instructor as requested.
• Consult with staff and mentor colleagues.
• Assist in orientation and training of employees.
• Participate in performance improvement projects or committees.
• Monitor SLP Assistants and Rehab Aides performance.
• Oversee contract therapists and patient treatment where applicable.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

CFY internship

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

CFY internship completed

Job description

Job Summary

Provides speech therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver Direct Patient Care Consistent with the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers Licensure Act, licensing bodies, and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of services provided per State and Federal requirements and relevant medical group and health plan policies and guidelines.
• Participates in multidisciplinary clinics, patient care rounds, and case management conferences as requested by management.
• Refers patient to appropriate medical providers when care is outside of scope of practice.
• May instruct patient education classes and/or groups as requested by management.
• May provide department in-service as requested by management e.g., journal club presentation, regular in-service presentation.
• May serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• May provide consultation to staff.
• May act as a mentor for staff.
• May assist in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• May participate in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of SLP Assistants and Rehab Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required by date of hire.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in Speech Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire
  

• National Provider Identifier required at hire
  

• Basic Life Support
  

• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required at hire from American Speech/Language and Hearing Association
  

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A