Speech Therapist II SH, Inpatient, On Call

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology Certificate.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Schedule

• Per Diem position.
• Weekly hours: 1 shift, day schedule.
• Workdays: Sunday through Saturday (primarily weekends, with backfill for vacation coverage as needed).
• Shift start: 08:00 AM; shift end: 04:30 PM.

Pay

Pay range: $66.69 – $70.62 per hour. Compensation is reviewed routinely and may be adjusted based on market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Travel required: up to 50 % of the time.

Work setting

Onsite position at Modesto Medical Center, Modesto, California. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente’s Authorized States policy.

Union/Employee status

Regular employee, union affiliation: A20 | AFSCME | UNAC‑UTNC‑United Therapists of Northern CA. Employee group: Individual Contributor, Department: Modesto Hospital – Speech Therapy – Inpatient.