Speech Therapist II NE, Pediatrics, Part Time 20 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

KAISER Permanente in San Jose, CA seeks a Speech Therapist II NE, Pediatrics, Part Time 20 Hours. The role provides diagnosis and treatment for complex communication disorders in pediatric and adult patients, with supervision of entry-level staff and involvement in community programs.

The position requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, CA licensure, NPI, BLS, and at least two years of experience. Works within a Labor/Management Partnership environment at Kaiser facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate desirable.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment for adults and children with communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairments.
• Advises physicians and members/caregivers of test results.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plans and trains junior therapists.
• Develops and enforces department policies, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports community programs.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Competence

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

National Provider Identifier

Basic Life Support

Labor/Management Partnership knowledge

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)

• National Provider Identifier

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

  Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Speech Therapist II NE, Pediatrics, Part Time 20 Hours

LOCATION: San Jose, California

REQNUMBER: 1437828

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.