Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, 40 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Las Gallinas (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide patient care under supervision and contribute to departmental education and staff development. The role includes mentorship and involvement in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications include California licensure, CCC-SLP, and BLS. The position requires engagement in clinical instruction and collaboration across the care team within Kaiser facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in California required at hire.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility as outlined in the Speech Language Pathologist role.
• Provides department in-services as requested by management.
• Serves as a clinical instructor as requested by management.
• Assists in orientation and training of employees.
• Provides consultation to staff.
• Mentors staff when applicable.
• Monitors clinical competency of staff as needed.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Contributes to development of new care models.
• Participates in performance improvement projects or committees as requested.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

Staff training

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctoral in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

ASHA Certification

California SLP License

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