Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics

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.

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 members/caregivers of test results.
• Collaborates with physicians as treatment plan changes.
• Provides training for more junior therapists.
• Participates in developing in‑service 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).
• Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology Certificate.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Day shift, Monday‑Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM. On‑site at Modesto Medical Offices, Modesto, California.

Pay

Pay range: $66.69 – $70.62 per hour (annual equivalent). Compensation includes a market‑competitive total rewards package; actual base pay is determined by labor market data, internal alignment, years of relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Benefits

Kaiser Permanente offers a market‑competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency.