Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics - Elk Grove, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Speech Language Pathologist needed to evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders for adult and pediatric populations.

Under supervision, provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

UNAC/UHCP is the collective bargaining representative of Rehab Services positions in Northern California.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for adult and pediatric populations.
• Administers diagnostic tests and implements individualized treatments.
• Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Implements and maintains department policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for new or enhanced services or levels of patient care.

Basic Qualifications:

• Completion of a Speech Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Internship required by date of hire.
• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology by date of hire.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Speech-Language Pathologist License (California).
• National Provider Identifier.
• Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate.
• Basic Life Support required at hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Primary Location: California

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A20

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: So Sacramento Hospital North - Pediatrics-Rehab Services

Pay Range: $55.24/year

Travel: No

On-site: Work location is on-site.