Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide patient-centered therapy under supervision in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, delivering in-services, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements include California SLP license, ASHA CCC, and at least two years of post-certification experience; BLS and NPI are also required. Per diem schedule with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Speech Language Pathologist after attaining your certificate of clinical competence.
• Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology curriculum with a Bachelor, Master or Doctoral degree with certification in Speech Language Pathology or foreign trained equivalent.
• California SLP license required at hire; Basic Life Support; National Provider Identifier; ASHA CCC required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services for patients under the direction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and/or Clinical Supervisor or designee.
• 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 monitor the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.

Education

Graduate of accredited SLP curriculum with Bachelor/Master/Doctoral degree and certification in Speech Language Pathology (or foreign trained equivalent)

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.

• 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.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: California,Santa Rosa,Santa Rosa Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Day

Workdays: variable

Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM

Working Hours End: 05:00 PM

Job Schedule: Per Diem

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A20|AFSCME|UNAC-UTNC-United Therapists of Northern CA

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Santa Rosa Hospital - Speech Therapy-Inpatient - 0206

Pay Range: $66.69 - $70.62 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.