Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 40 Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver direct patient care under supervision of the Director or Clinical Supervisor. You will document services meticulously to meet state and federal requirements and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case conferences.

The role includes potential teaching, department in-service, and mentorship duties, along with opportunities to provide guidance to staff and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• CFY Internship completed by date of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology curriculum with certification in Speech-Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Direct Patient Care consistent with licensure acts, licensing bodies, and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of services per state and federal requirements and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, patient care rounds, and case management conferences.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when care is outside scope of practice.
• Instruct patient education classes or groups as requested by management.
• Provide department in-service as requested by management.
• Serve as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Provide consultation to staff and mentor for staff.
• Assist in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• Monitor the work of contract therapists and treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.

Education

Master's or 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