Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Part Time 32 Hours

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy services under supervision from the Director/Assistant Director or Clinical Supervisor. The role includes typical clinical duties and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include CA licensure, CCC, ASHA certification, BLS, and NP I.D., with at least 2 years of experience. The position emphasizes mentorship, staff training, and participation in performance improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist after CCC.
• Graduated from an accredited speech-language pathology curriculum with a degree and certification.
• California Speech-Language Pathologist License required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• ASHA Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology certificate required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy services under supervision.
• Lead department in-services and journal clubs.
• Serve as clinical instructor when requested.
• Assist in staff orientation and training.
• Provide staff consultation.
• Mentor staff when applicable.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Contribute to new clinical practice models.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Monitor contract therapists and patient care when required.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Mentor staff

Provide consultation

In-service presentation

Clinical supervision

Orientation and training

Education

SLP degree (Bachelors/Master/Doctoral)

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides speech therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and or Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Speech Therapists I job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club presentation, and or regular in-service presentation).
• Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees as needed.
• Provides consultation to staff.
• May act as a mentor for staff.
• May provide input into the clinical competency of staff.
• Identifies process Improvement opportunities.
• May assist in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or other committees as requested by management.
• May be involved in the clinical competency of SLP Assistants and Rehab Aides.
• May monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties as required within scope of practice.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum of (2) years experience as a Speech Language Pathologist after attaining your certificate of clinical competence.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology curriculum with a Bachelor or Master or Doctoral degree with certification in Speech Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire
• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required at hire from American Speech/Language and Hearing Association

Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASHA certified mentor preferred