Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics

13 days ago
CaliforniaFull TimePediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kaiser Permanente as a Speech Therapist I – Pediatrics in United States. Job Summary: Under supervision, provides diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

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

  • Language Pathologist License (California) National Provider Identifier Clinical Competence in Speech

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kaiser Permanente as a Speech Therapist I – Pediatrics.

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPediatric CareCommunication DisordersSwallowing DisordersDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningPatient CareClinical DocumentationBasic Life SupportRegulatory Compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Speech Therapist I, Pediatrics position at Kaiser Permanente includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Therapy, Pediatric Care, Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Diagnostic Testing, Treatment Planning, Patient Care, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Therapist evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders for both adult and pediatric populations. They are responsible for administering diagnostic tests, implementing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

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About Kaiser Permanente

Medical Practices
Oakland, California
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Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

13d ago