Speech Therapist Specialist, Pediatrics

Develops and expands speech therapy programs, provides treatment of communication disorders and monitors contract therapists. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Monitors quality of care and service.

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.

• 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.
• Assists in departmental scheduling, billing, and monitoring of services/quality of care. Recommends and implements appropriate treatments. Monitors status of results, and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment program. Supervises and trains junior therapists and CFY candidates. Monitors the work, quality and costs of contract therapists and the treatment of patients in non-Kaiser facilities. Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Acts as a resource in evaluating SNF patients. Serves as clinical expert in at least two specialized areas (e.g., pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury). Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Develops protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas. Assists with community programs, particularly in areas of expertise. Develops and presents inservice programs in area of specialty.
• 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.

• Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience as a speech therapist.

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California)

• National Provider Identifier

• Basic Life Support required at hire

• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

• Specialized training in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• Minimum of six (6) months supervisory/leadership experience preferred.