Speech Therapist I

Responsible for Speech Therapy management of members under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager and under the periodic supervision of a designated licensed Speech Therapist who has received their Certificate of Clinical Competency. This position consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to the applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures. In addition, 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, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also, accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to 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; and administers treatment to improve and/or remove impairments to minimize functional limitations to provide full participation in activities of daily living and reduce disability using various therapeutic techniques and procedures


• Provides direct member care through a variety of modalities, including 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 members 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 of member towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment.


• Discharges member from Speech Therapy when the member has received maximum benefit from Speech Therapy.


• Provides accurate, timely documentation of Speech Therapy member management.


• Directs support personnel in performance of more routing 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 of the member, 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.


• Establishes safe work environment.


• Maintains clinical competency and ethical standards as outlined in the guidelines of ASHA.


• Maintains departmental supplies, equipment, and apparatus in clean, safe and functional condition.


• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public members and other personnel.


• Provides triage Speech Therapy services by providing advice and care through in person, phone, or video means.


• Provides input and/or assistance to more senior Physical Therapists, Lead Therapist, and/or Rehabilitation Manager in the development or delivery of new classes, services, member and provider education, development of handouts, and other related services.


• Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the region if appropriate.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.