Speech Therapist II

Overview

Job Summary
Responsible for Speech Therapy management of members under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager. This position supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, protecting organizational assets, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable laws, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.

Regional leaders are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments. In addition to defined technical requirements, this role demonstrates service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission, and departmental/organizational initiatives. It also requires providing superior and culturally sensitive service to members, purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

• Tests and evaluates the extent of a member’s impairments, functional limitations, participation barriers and/or disabilities to ensure proper treatment using various tests and procedures in adult and pediatric populations.
• Plans a therapy program, establishes treatment goals; administers treatment to improve and/or remove impairments to minimize functional limitations and enable participation in activities of daily living; reduces disability using various therapeutic techniques and procedures.
• Provides direct member care through in-person, telephonic, and/or video-based services.
• Administers diagnostic tests to provide individualized treatment for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairments and neurological defects.
• Includes members, families, and/or caregivers in establishing goals and obtains informed consent as necessary.
• Provides members/families/caregivers with treatment plan and instructions for home exercise and self-management.
• Upgrades treatment plan and goals as member progresses.
• Regularly assesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress toward goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.
• Discharges member from Speech Therapy when maximum benefit has been achieved.
• Provides accurate, timely documentation of Speech Therapy member management.
• Directs support personnel in performing routine tasks and/or delegates elements of Speech Therapy care to support personnel within jurisdiction requirements.
• Maintains appropriate medical records documentation for services and communications regarding care.
• Consults with medical providers regarding member evaluation and treatment, progress, and discharge from treatment.
• Reviews member records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions, and contraindications.
• Maintains compliance with company, state and regulatory documentation standards.
• Acts as clinical instructor for speech-language pathology students (SLP) during clinical affiliations and provides supervision of SLP students and other speech therapists working with students.
• Establishes a safe work environment.
• Maintains clinical competency and ethical standards as outlined in ASHA guidelines.
• Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, and apparatus in clean, safe and functional condition.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public and other personnel.
• Provides triage Speech Therapy services by offering advice and care through in-person, phone, or video means.
• Provides input and/or assistance to more senior Speech Therapists, Lead Therapist, and/or Rehabilitation Manager in developing or delivering new classes, services, member and provider education, handouts, and related services.
• Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the region if appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum three (3) years of full-time practice experience as a licensed speech-language pathologist in a clinical setting required.

• Graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program with a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Therapy required. High School Diploma or GED required.

• Credentials from multiple states are required. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire; additional credentials from secondary work states are required post-hire.
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Speech-Language Pathologist License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
• Speech-Language Pathologist Certificate (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Clinical Competence Certificate - Audiology
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• PECOS Enrollment within 1 month of hire
• National Provider Identifier

• Foreign-trained therapists must meet the education…