Speech Language Pathologist SLP (RMC and MVH)

Job Summary Provides direct patient care to members having communication and swallowing disorders by evaluating, diagnosing, developing and implementing therapy/treatment programs. Essential Responsibilities Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Administers diagnostic tests and provides individualized treatment to adults and children for a variety of communication disorders, voice and swallowing impairment and neurological defects. Advise physicians of test results and subsequently recommend and implement appropriate treatments. Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering the treatment program. Serve as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams. Serve as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc. Train CFY candidates. Ensure compliance with TJC, federal, state, and local requirements. Participate in the development of department policies and procedures. Develop protocols and treatment programs within specialized areas. Develop and present in‑service programs in area of specialty. Perform diagnostic clinical swallowing evaluations on a diversified patient population, including adults and children with a wide variety of neurologic and medical diagnosis and surgical histories. Interpret and report the results of evaluations/tests to referring physicians, therapists and other medical staff. Participate in the design and implementation of therapy programs addressing speech/language voice and swallowing problems for a diversified patient population. Document patients progress; maintain accurate records. Adjust the program to improve effectiveness. Meet client needs and determine further courses of treatment or intervention that may be necessary. Perform diagnostic voice evaluations on a diversified patient population. Interpret and report results and provide recommendations regarding the need for further evaluation or services in the area of speech and pathology when appropriate. Administer and analyze test results to determine patients communicative abilities; examine patients medical history, neurological and psychological test results in order to determine necessary therapy. Treat speech and language impairments such as functional articulatory disorders, stuttering, voice problems, delayed speech and organic disorder including cleft palate, cerebral palsy, aphasia and impaired hearing. Interpret findings and treatment to patients families, teachers or other concerned parties; provide guidance and counseling. Plan and conduct remedial programs designed to improve or restore communicative facility. Administer treatment in individual or group sessions with patients; may refer patients to specialists in medicine, dentistry, psychology education or related areas. Write report on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress made. Provide in‑service training in the basic elements of speech therapy to members of the health care staff and supervise the development and treatments of Speech Pathology Assistants. Keep abreast of developments in the field of speech therapy by attending professional seminars and workshops. Establish and maintain courteous cooperative relations with other departments and other personnel. Demonstrate professional competence in assessing patients condition at the onset and through all phases of the speech pathology program. Demonstrate professional competence in the planning and implementation of treatment program/plan. Demonstrate professional competence and rehabilitative techniques particular to the speech pathology field. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications Experience One (1) year clinical experience in Speech Pathology. Education Masters or Doctorate Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. License, Certification, Registration Speech‑Language Pathologist License (California) required at hire. National Provider Identifier required at hire. Basic Life Support required at hire from American Heart Association. Additional Requirements Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and to utilize theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods of Speech Therapy. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year clinical experience in dysphagia management. Notes Typical hrs will be 9:30am‑6pm Sun‑Thurs. Will work in and/or outside settings, but may be variable based operational needs. Will work at both RMC and MVH. Will treat adult and pediatric patients. Will participate in additional ancillary interdepartmental clinics, MBS, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente