About this opportunity
Dignity Health lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
nAs our Speech Language Pathologist, you will be a vital clinician, expertly assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders to significantly improve patient quality of life.
nEvery day, you will conduct comprehensive evaluations for all referred patients, meticulously implementing individualized treatment plans. You'll contribute clinical expertise to develop/upgrade treatment programs/protocols, and actively shape departmental and organizational goals.
nTo be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Duties and responsibilities:
nnnAppropriately assesses and treats patients of varying diagnoses and disorders requiring Speech /Swallow/Cognitive Therapy, according to established guidelines. Identifies appropriate treatment plan and goals, consistent with physician's referral, patient's diagnosis , abilities and age, using objective measurable data.
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nnComprehensively assesses, treats and progresses patients with swallowing/dysphagia issues, utilizing, but not limited to bedside swallow, MBSS testing and passy muir valve.
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nnCommunicates professionally and effectively (SBAR format) with the entire health care team (rehab, nursing, physicians, case managers), to effectively provide the best possible care for the patient.
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nnAll required Medical record documentation is timely, complete, legible and compliant with all departmental standards and regulatory guidelines.
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nnCommunicates with Director and supervisor effectively and in a timely manner, regarding any issues, requests or ideas. Completes and forwards all required hospital and department forms, such as timecards, time off requests, projects, without need for reminders.
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired
nnnMasters Degree or higher from an approved school of Communication Disorders
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nnAcademic curriculum will include coursework on growth anddevelopment, gerontology and therapeutic procedures for pediatric, adolescent, adultand geriatric populations. New applicants must present documentation of continuing education or experience.
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nnSpeech Language Pathologist: CA
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nnBasic Life Support - CPR
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nnFire Safety, within 90 Days
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n nPreferred
nnPrevious experience as an SLP experience in health care services highly desirable
n nWhere You'll Work
nFounded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.
nAdditionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
nCalifornia Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California (
nPay Range
n$52.04 - $77.42 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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