Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem
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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 II – Inpatient, Per Diem in United States. Job Summary: Provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders for more complex cases. Ensures compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
- Collaborates with physician as treatment plan changes.
- Provides training for more junior therapists.
Requirements
- Oversees work of entry-level staff and supports community programs.
- Advises physicians and member/caregiver of test results.
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem 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
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist II, Inpatient, Per Diem at Kaiser Permanente a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Speech-Language Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Speech-Language Pathology position at Kaiser Permanente is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Remote speech-language pathologist positions in Speech-Language Pathology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
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 is a fully remote speech-language pathologist position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic Testing, Communication Disorders Treatment, Voice and Swallowing Impairment, Neurological Defect Treatment, Clinical Supervision, Policy Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Speech-Language Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: Provides diagnosis and treatment for complex communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in an inpatient setting. Oversees entry-level staff, develops department policies, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
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