Kaiser Permanente

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 Certificate. Department : Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Pediatrics-Rehab Services - 0206

speech therapist

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.

UNAC/UHCP (United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals) is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California effective 9/26/2021.

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. 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 requirement. Identifies and recommends opportunities to contain costs and improve services. Assists with community programs.
Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience



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

Education



Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
License, Certification, Registration
Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

National Provider Identifier

Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements:


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



N/A

PrimaryLocation : California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 36
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Thu 8:00am-6:30pm (MIL), Fri 8:00am-4:30pm (MIL), Sat 8:00am-4:30pm (SCH)
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:30 PM
Job Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A20|AFSCME|UNAC-UTNC-United Therapists of Northern CA
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Rehab Services
Department : Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Pediatrics-Rehab Services - 0206
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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