Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Northern California is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat complex communication disorders and oversee staff. The role supports community programs and ensures regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, staff training, and program development within Rehab Services.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitors the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in non-Kaiser facilities. Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Speech therapy

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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

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 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