Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente; Antioch, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services under supervision of the Director or Clinical Supervisor. The role includes mentoring staff, delivering in-services, and contributing to clinical practice improvements.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CCC-SLP, CA licensure, BLS, and NPI; ASHA CCC-SLP preferred. Hospital/clinical experience valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CCC-SLP certification required or eligible.
• California SLP license required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Provider Identifier (NPI) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in orientation and training of employees.
• Provides department in-service and mentorship as requested by management.
• Offers consultation to staff and participates in performance improvement projects.
• May help develop and implement new clinical practice models for care delivery.
• Monitors and supports treatment by contract therapists as applicable.
• Performs other duties within the scope of practice as required.

Skills

Mentorship / supervision

Clinical communication

Education & training

In-service presentation

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

California SLP licensure

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