Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 40 Hours

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will document services in compliance with state and Kaiser guidelines and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements include CFY internship completion, a degree in Speech-Language Pathology, CA SLP license, and ASHA certification. Opportunities include teaching, mentorship, and involvement in improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• CFY Internship required by date of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology curriculum with a Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree and certification or foreign equivalent.
• California SLP License required at hire; National Provider Identifier required at hire; Basic Life Support.
• ASHA Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as specified for SLPs.
• Document services accurately and timely per state/federal requirements and Kaiser policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case conferences.
• Refer patients to appropriate medical providers when care is outside scope.
• Educate patients through classes/groups as requested.
• Participate in department in-services and journal clubs.
• Serve as a clinical instructor or mentor for staff.
• Assist in orientation and training of employees.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and committees.
• Monitor SLP Assistants and Rehab Aides for clinical competency.

Skills

CFY Internship

Documentation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's/Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

SLP Certification

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