Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

20% per diem differential

$75 weekend shift bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Speech Therapist to diagnose and treat complex communication disorders across adults and children, under UNAC/UHCP guidelines. You will supervise entry-level staff, support community programs, and advise physicians on results.

The role requires a California SLP license, a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and active BLS; at least two years of experience and NPI are also expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• California SLP license and NPI required.
• BLS certification at hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for communication, voice and swallowing disorders; informs physicians and caretakers of results.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plans, trains junior therapists, and participates in staff development programs.
• Develops and maintains department policies; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements; supports community programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training junior staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

National Provider Identifier

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

Basic Life Support

Job description

*20% PER DIEM DIFFERENTIAL ON TOP OF BASE PAY

*$75 WEEKEND SHIFT BONUS

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 recommend 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