Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, Part Time 32 Hours

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist who diagnoses and treats complex communication disorders in adults and children, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

The role also includes supervising entry-level staff, collaborating on treatment plans with physicians, and supporting community programs within Rehab Services.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology is required.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats adults and children with communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Advises physicians and caregivers on test results and changes to treatment plans.
• Collaborates with physicians on treatment plans; trains junior therapists; mentors contract staff.
• Develops and maintains department policies; ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements; supports community programs at Kaiser.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Community program support

Education

Masters 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