About this opportunity
Dignity Health lists this Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in northridge, 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.
nResponsibilities:
nnnAssessment of swallowing/dysphagia, utilizing, but not limited to, bedside swallow and video swallow (MBSS) testing.
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nnProvides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission. Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts).
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nnEstablishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patients' responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.
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nnActs as Clinical Instructor backup for Speech Therapist students, as appropriate. Not applicable for casual per diem.
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n nJob Requirements
nRequired:
nnnGraduate of an approved school of Communication Disorders holding a Master's Degree or higher
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nnCurrent CA SLP license. Recent board-eligible graduates will be considered for provisional appointments.
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nnCFY candidates must apply at the conclusion of CFY (required for student supervision).
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nnSpeech Language Pathologist: CA (SLP: CA)
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nnBasic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
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nnFire Safety card required. (must obtain within 90 days of start date)
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n nWhere You'll Work
nFounded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.
nAdditionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
nOne Community. One Mission. One California (
nPay Range
n$52.04 - $77.42 /hour
nWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Worksite address
northridge, CA, 91329, US
Who can apply
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