Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program up to $20,000

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide diagnosis and treatment for communication disorders. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients of all ages, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining department policies. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and hold a California Speech-Language Pathologist License. This role may also offer the opportunity for a student loan repayment program.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Speech Clinical Fellowship Year Internship by date of hire.
• Knowledge of treatment strategies for communication and swallowing disorders is essential.
• Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders for adult and pediatric populations.
• Administer diagnostic tests and implement individualized treatments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders

Ability to evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders

Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements

Education

Masters 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

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