Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem

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.

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.

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.

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.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• 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.
• Shift: Day.
• Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat. Available to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays as needed.
• Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM.
• Working Hours End: 04:30 PM.

Pay

$66.69 - $70.62 / 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 our 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.

Work Setting

• Onsite at Redwood City Hospital, Redwood City, California.
• No travel required.
• Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.