Speech Therapist II, Pediatrics, On Call

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

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Location : California,Tracy,Tracy Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 1

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start : 08 : 00 AM

Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Per Diem

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : A20|AFSCME|UNAC-UTNC-United Therapists of Northern CA

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : Manteca Hospital - Pediatrics-Rehab Services - 0206

Pay Range : $62.62 - $66.31 / hour

Travel : No

On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.