Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem

Job Summary

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.

Essential 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.
• Makes sure the work of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in non-Kaiser facilities is monitored.
• 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.
• Affords support to community programs.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Masters 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

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.