Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, Part Time 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to diagnose and treat complex communication disorders in adults and children, and to oversee entry-level staff while supporting community programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, development of treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements within a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• California SLP license required at hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required at hire.
• NPI number must be active.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats adults and children with speech, voice, swallowing disorders.
• Advises physicians and communicates test results to patients and families.
• Collaborates on treatment plans and trains junior therapists.
• Ensures department policies meet federal, state and local requirements.
• Supports community programs and participates in staff development.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Team Collaboration

Clinical Training

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 Certification

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 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:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

INTERNAL POSTING PERIOD: Starts 12:00AM 09/08/2026 - Ends 12:00AM 09/15/2026