Speech Therapist II, Outpatient, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Antioch, California, seeks a Speech Therapist II for outpatient, per diem coverage. Provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders for diverse cases, works with adults and children, and collaborates with physicians.

The role includes supervision of entry‑level staff, developing inservice programs, and ensuring compliance with standards while supporting community programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• California SLP license.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Clinical competence in SLP.
• Basic Life Support at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians and family of test results; collaborates on treatment plan changes.
• Trains junior therapists; develops staff inservice programs; monitors contract therapists and non-Kaiser patient care.
• Develops and maintains department policies; ensures compliance with legal requirements; supports community programs.

Skills

Two years experience

Speech therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Community programs support

Education

Master's in Speech Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

National Provider Identifier

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

Basic Life Support

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

  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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Speech Therapist II, Outpatient, Per Diem

LOCATION: Antioch, California

REQNUMBER: 1448150

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.