Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist Inpatient and Outpatient services

About the role

Provides direct patient care to members having communication and swallowing disorders by evaluating, diagnosing, developing, and implementing therapy/treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• 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 of test results and subsequently recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
• Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment programs.
• Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams and as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Trains Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates.
• Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), federal, state, and local requirements.
• May participate in the development of department policies and procedures.
• Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas.
• Develops and presents in-service programs in area of specialty.
• Performs diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults and children with a wide variety of neurologic and medical diagnoses and surgical histories.
• Interprets and reports the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists, and other medical staff.
• Participates in the design and implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language, voice, and swallowing problems for a diversified patient population.
• Documents patient progress, maintains accurate records, and adjusts programs to improve effectiveness.
• Performs diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population, interprets results, and provides recommendations.
• Administers and analyzes test results to determine patients' communicative abilities; examines medical history, neurological, and psychological test results.
• Treats speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech, and organic disorders including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia, and impaired hearing.
• Interprets findings and treatment to patients, families, teachers, or other concerned parties; provides guidance and counseling.
• Plans and conducts remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility; administers treatment in individual or group sessions.
• Refers patients to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology, education, or related areas as needed.
• Writes reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used, and progress made.
• Provides in-service training in the basic elements of speech therapy to members of the healthcare staff and supervises Speech Pathology Assistants.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with other departments and personnel.
• Demonstrates professional competence in assessing patients' conditions, planning and implementing treatment programs, and using rehabilitative techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire from American Heart Association.
• One (1) year of clinical experience in Speech Pathology.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and utilize theories, principles, practices, techniques, and methods of Speech Therapy.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical experience in dysphagia management.
• MBSS (Modified Barium Swallow Study) trained preferred.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

Notes

• Both adult and pediatric populations served.
• Work includes Inpatient and Outpatient services.
• Per Diem staff are required to meet the work commitment outlined in the contract for scheduled shifts and required evening/weekend availability.

Pay

$61.29 - $67.96 per hour. Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market-competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of the total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.