Speech Pathologist, SLP Per Diem ONT FON

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 Permanente 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.
• Advises physicians of test results and subsequently recommends and implements appropriate treatments.
• Monitors status of results and collaborates with physicians when altering treatment program.
• Serves as a consultant on interdisciplinary teams.
• Serves as a clinical expert in specialized areas such as pediatric speech, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• Trains CFY candidates. ...