Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, On Call

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, California, seeks a Speech Therapist II for inpatient and on-call coverage. You will diagnose and treat communication disorders in adults and children, coordinate with physicians, and guide junior therapists within a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

The role requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, CA SLP license, NPI, and BLS; at least two years of experience. Expect collaborative care and ongoing staff development in a regulated health setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)
• National Provider Identifier
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
• Basic Life Support required at hire
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

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.

Skills

Speech Therapist experience

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

National Provider Identifier

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

Basic Life Support

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, On Call

LOCATION: Santa Clara, California

REQNUMBER: 1421958

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.