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 Permanentes 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 ca...