Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics

Kaiser Permanente; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapy services under supervision and contribute to staff development and training. The role includes in-service presentations, mentoring, and clinical instruction as part of a collaborative care team.

Credentialed SLPs will work with patients across Kaiser facilities, participate in performance improvement projects, and support a range of clinical practice models.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist after earning your CCC-SLP.
• Graduate of an accredited SLP program with Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree and certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
• California SLP license required at hire; Basic Life Support; National Provider Identifier at hire; ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services under supervision of Director/Assistant Director/Clinical Supervisor or designee.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management (e.g., journal club, in-service presentations).
• Acts as clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees.
• Provides consultation to staff and may mentor staff.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and new clinical practice models.
• Monitors contract therapists and patient care in Kaiser and non-Kaiser facilities.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentoring staff

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP Certification / ASHA Certification

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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