Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, 24 Hours

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.
• Participates in interdisciplinary teams.
• Develops, implements, and maintains department policies and procedures.
• Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• 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).
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.
• National Provider Identifier.

Education

• Basic Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years of previous experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Preferred Qualifications: N/A.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Pay

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.