Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat adults and children with communication disorders, voice and swallowing issues, and neurological conditions. You will support community programs and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include guiding physicians on diagnostic results, supervising entry-level staff, and developing department policies while staying within regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California, with current licensure.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certification.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests; provides individualized treatment to adults and children for communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment, and neurological defects.
• Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plan changes; trains junior therapists.
• Monitors contract therapists and treatment in non-Kaiser facilities; serves as consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Develops and maintains department policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to contain costs and improve services; assists with community programs.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

National Provider Identifier

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)

• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

• National Provider Identifier

• 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