Speech Therapist II

NALHE; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment up to $20,000

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Northern California seeks a skilled speech-language pathologist to diagnose and treat complex communication disorders in both adults and children. The role emphasizes adherence to standards and regulatory requirements while coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

You will oversee entry‑level staff, support community programs, and contribute to policy development and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and treats adults and children with communication disorders.
• Provides diagnosis and treatment following professional standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff; supervises entry-level therapists.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for speech, voice, swallowing disorders.
• Advises physicians and caregivers on test results.
• Collaborates on treatment plans and mentors junior staff.
• Develops and maintains department policies and procedures; promotes cost containment and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication disorders knowledge

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CA licensure 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 diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders for more complex cases. Ensures compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. Oversees work of entry-level staff and supports community programs.

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 administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects. Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
• Collaborates with physician as treatment plan changes. Provides training for more junior therapists. Participates in developing inservice programs for staff development. Monitors the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in non-Kaiser facilities. Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirement. Identifies and recommends opportunities to contain costs and improve services. Assists with community programs.
• 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.