Job Summary:Responsible for Speech Therapy management of members under the direction and supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager. 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.
Essential Responsibilities:- Assumes all responsibilities as outlined in Speech Therapist II job description.
- Provides direct member care through a variety of modalities, including in-person, telephonic, and/or video-based services.
- Provides consultation and mentoring to the Speech therapy staff in their specific area of specialization.
- Provides education to speech therapists through formal and informal education in their specific specialty.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new clinical practice models for the delivery of care to members who require their expertise.
- Acts as a consultant to staff members for the management of patients and is a resource for ongoing professional development of the staff in their specialty. Assesses staff competencies, clinical judgment, education, and training needs in their specialty. Provides direct patient care, especially for patients with complex problems related to their specialty.
- Provides competent patient care at a senior level as defined below. Senior therapists provide leadership to the department, supervise students, Clinical Fellows, and support staff.
- Provides a leadership role to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of speech therapy services.
- Provides clinical direction to staff in our role as senior staff.
- Assumes responsibility for the management of a high volume of patients, including those with complex problems or special needs in their area of specialty.
- Aids the Lead Therapist/Rehabilitation Manager as needed and covers for Supervisor when they are unavailable.
- Acts as clinical instructor for speech language pathology students (SLP) during their clinical affiliations and provides supervision of SLP students and other speech therapists working with students.
- Provides coverage as needed in other facilities within the region if appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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