Speech Therapist II

About the role

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.

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 requirements
• Identifies and recommends opportunities to contain costs and improve services
• Assists with community programs

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist
• 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 required at hire
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Range: $66.69 - $70.62 / year
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Day
• Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
• Working Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Worker Location: Onsite