Kaiser Permanente·Tracy, California
Provides diagnosis and treatment for complex communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in adults and children. Oversees entry-level staff, develops department policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a minimum of two years of experience as a Speech Therapist. Must hold a California Speech-Language Pathologist License, CCC-SLP, NPI, and BLS certification.
Market context
Pediatric Speech Therapist II roles in California often draw steady interest because schools and health systems need clinicians who can support children with communication, feeding, and developmental needs. This role is competitive for candidates with a master’s degree, California licensure, CCC-SLP, NPI, BLS, and at least two years of experience, so review the posted setting and caseload fit before applying. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you save research time.