Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Par Time 32 Hours

KAISER; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Northern California is seeking a clinician to provide diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders for complex cases, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. The role also oversees entry-level staff and supports community programs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, supervision of staff, development of training and inservice programs, and participation in interdisciplinary teams while aligning with Kaiser policies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment for adults and children with communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plan changes; provides training for junior therapists; develops inservice programs; monitors contract therapists and patient care 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 requirements; identifies opportunities to contain costs and improve services; assists with community programs.

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.