Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, On Call

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.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California).
• National Provider Identifier.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule

• Per Diem (on-call/as-needed basis).
• Shift: Day (08:30 AM – 05:00 PM).
• Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (minimum 2 shifts per month).
• Holiday rotation required.

Pay

$66.69 - $70.62 / hour

Travel

Yes, 10% of the time.

Work Setting

Onsite. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.