Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders under supervision, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

This Rehab Services position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CA licensure, National Provider Identifier, Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, and Basic Life Support at hire; CFY internship completed by the date of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to advise physicians and patients on disorders and treatment plans.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Labor/Management Partnership environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations.
• Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintains department policies and procedures.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication disorders knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CFY Internship completed by date of hire

California SLP License

Job description

Job Summary:

Under supervision, provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations. Administers diagnostic tests and implements individualized treatments.
• Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Implements and maintains department policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for new or enhanced services or levels of patient care.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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

Education

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology by date of hire.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A