Speech Therapist II-Inpatient, Part Time 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat complex communication disorders across adult and pediatric populations. This role ensures adherence to standards, mentors entry-level staff, and supports community programs in Northern California.

As part of Rehab Services, the clinician collaborates with physicians on treatment plans, develops department policies, and helps improve service delivery while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• California SLP license required; Clinical Competence certificate.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests; provides individualized therapy for communication disorders in adults and children.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plans and mentors junior therapists.
• Develops and maintains department policies; ensures compliance with regulations and cost containment.
• Supports community programs and serves as consultant on interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient communication

Team collaboration

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)
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
• National Provider Identifier
• 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