Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, Part Time 32 Hours

African American Talent; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks a Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, for a part-time 32-hour schedule. The role provides diagnosis and treatment for complex communication disorders in children, collaborates with physicians, and supports community programs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Two years of experience as a Speech Therapist are required, along with a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, a California license, NPI, and Basic Life Support at hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California).
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for communication disorders.
• Advises physicians and members/caregivers of test results and collaborates on treatment plans.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and staff training.

Skills

Experience as a Speech Therapist

Interpersonal communication

Education

Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology

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.

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 recommend 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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, Part Time 32 Hours

LOCATION: Rancho Cordova, California

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.