Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 36 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment up to $20,000

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to patients under supervision from the Director, Assistant Director, or Clinical Supervisor. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, precise documentation, and participation in multidisciplinary care teams.

Current requirements include CFY completion, an accredited Speech-Language Pathology degree, active California licensure, and ASHA certification.

Qualifications

• CFY internship completed by date of hire.
• Graduate of accredited speech-language pathology curriculum with bachelor, master, or doctoral degree.
• Speech-Language Pathology License (California) required at hire.
• ASHA Clinical Certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech therapy services under supervision as directed.
• Document services accurately per state, federal, and Kaiser guidelines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case management as requested.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when care is outside scope of practice.
• May instruct patient education classes and/or groups as requested by management.
• May provide department in-service or staff training as needed.
• May mentor staff and interns and participate in orientation.
• May monitor and support clinical competencies of clinicians as needed.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral 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.

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