Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, 24 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, CA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services under supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership, ongoing education, and contribution to clinical practice improvements.

Requirements include a California Speech-Language Pathologist license, BLS, national provider identifier, ASHA CCCs, and at least 2 years of post-certification experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold CA Speech-Language Pathologist license at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• ASHA CCCs/Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility as outlined in the Speech Therapists I job summary and responsibilities.
• Provides department in-service as requested by management.
• 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.

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to participate in our student loan repayment program, which can repay up to $20,000, subject to eligibility and program guidelines.

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