Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, On Call

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Northern California is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat a range of communication disorders in both adults and children. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, staff training, and program development within Rehab Services.

Responsibilities include evaluating tests, designing treatment plans, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology completed.
• Two years of experience as a Speech Therapist or SLP required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment for adults and children.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff; mentors junior therapists and develops inservice programs.
• Develops department policies, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports community programs.
• Assists with cost containment and treatment quality in Kaiser Permanente's Rehab Services.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

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.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.

Education

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

• National Provider Identifier

• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A