Speech Therapist II (090145)

Provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders for more complex cases.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services

SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Monday through Friday varies. Days scheduled to be dependant upon departmental needs.

Position 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.

Education/License/Certification: Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology. Certificate of Clinical Competence and completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required. Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain an NPI prior to the employment start date.

Qualifications: Previous experience as a speech therapist (usually two years). Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Duties: 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.

Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.

In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

Specific Department Duties: This position will include working in

both inpatient and outpatient.

PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

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