Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 40 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, California, seeks a Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 40 hours per week, to provide direct speech-language pathology services under supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and Clinical Supervisor.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care within Kaiser Permanente’s integrated health system, with opportunities to contribute to education, mentorship, and program development.

Qualifications

• Completion of Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required by date of hire.
• Graduate with Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and certification.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required at hire from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in accordance with licensure acts, licensing bodies, and Kaiser Permanente HealthPlan.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation per state/federal requirements and policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, rounds, and case conferences as requested.

Education

Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology curriculum with certification in Speech Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 40 Hours

LOCATION: Santa Rosa, California

REQNUMBER: 1449843

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.