Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 24 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care to patients under supervision. The role requires a CFY internship completion, state licensure, and ASHA CCC credentials, with duties spanning documentation and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

The position is onsite at Redwood City with a 24-hour weekly schedule, daytime shifts, and a wage range reflecting hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Completion of CFY Internship by date of hire.
• California SLP license required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required at hire from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care per licensure act and Kaiser guidelines.
• Document services accurately and timely per requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and case conferences.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when outside scope.
• Instruct patient education classes or groups as requested.
• Provide department in-services as needed.

Skills

CFY Internship

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to participate in our student loan repayment program, which can repay up to $20,000, subject to eligibility and program guidelines.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

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.

Primary Location:

California,Redwood City,Redwood City Veterans Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Shift:

Day

Workdays:

Tue, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start:

09:30 AM

Working Hours End:

06:00 PM

Job Schedule:

Part-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

A20|AFSCME|UNAC-UTNC-United Therapists of Northern CA

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Redwood City Hospital - Pediatrics-Rehab Services - 0206

Pay Range:

$56.67 - $60 / 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:

No

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.