Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, 36 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 assistance with community programs.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.

Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Experience

• Experience as a Speech Therapist for at least two (2) years.
• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Education

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.

License, Certification, Registration

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California).

Pay Range

$66.69 - $70.62 / year