Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 24 Hours

Kaiser Permanente

1 month ago

California$20k-$20k(est.)Part TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Kaiser Permanente as a Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 24 Hours in United States. Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to participate in our student loan repayment program, which can repay up to $20,000, subject to eligibility and program guidelines. Job Summary: Under supervision, provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations.

Administers diagnostic tests and implements individualized treatments.

Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule.

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities: Evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations.

Administers diagnostic tests and implements individualized treatments.

Advises physician and patient of disorders and develops treatment schedule.

Benefits & Compensation

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Kaiser Permanente in United States.

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatmentCommunication DisordersSwallowing DisordersDiagnostic TestsIndividualized TreatmentsCompliancePolicy ImplementationProcedure MaintenanceService Enhancement

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics, 24 Hours at Kaiser Permanente a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Kaiser Permanente is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Diagnosis, Treatment, Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Individualized Treatments, Compliance, Policy Implementation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing diagnosis and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders in both adult and pediatric populations, while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This includes administering diagnostic tests, implementing individualized treatment plans...

Benefits package: Student loan repayment up to $20,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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