Speech Language Pathologist
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Job overview
Dignity Health is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders to improve patient quality of life. This role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, implementing individualized treatment plans, and contributing clinical expertise to develop and upgrade treatment programs and protocols. The successful candidate will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic and therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Key focus areas include Assessment of swallowing/dysphagia, utilizing bedside swallow and video swallow (MBSS) testing., Provides patient/family/Care Partner/caregiver education, initiating as soon as feasible after admission., and Works to ensure transfer of knowledge using a variety of techniques (i.e., teach back, demonstration, video, written handouts)..
Successful candidates bring Master's Degree in Communication Disorders, CA SLP License, and Board‑Eligible Provisional Appointment. Important skills include Assessing Communication Disorders, Diagnosing Communication Disorders, Treating Communication Disorders, Assessing Swallowing Disorders, Diagnosing Swallowing Disorders, and Treating Swallowing Disorders. Preferred (not required): Clinical Instructor.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As 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.
Every 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.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge, exceptional diagnostic/therapeutic skills, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities:
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Assessment of swallowing/dysphagia, utilizing, but not limited to, bedside swallow and video swallow (MBSS) testing.
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Provides 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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Establishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patients' responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.
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Acts as Clinical Instructor backup for Speech Therapist students, as appropriate. Not applicable for casual per diem.
Job Requirements
Required:
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Graduate of an approved school of Communication Disorders holding a Master's Degree or higher
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Current CA SLP license. Recent board-eligible graduates will be considered for provisional appointments.
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CFY candidates must apply at the conclusion of CFY (required for student supervision).
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Speech Language Pathologist: CA (SLP: CA)
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Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
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Fire Safety card required. (must obtain within 90 days of start date)
Where You'll Work
Founded 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.
Additionally, 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.
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Pay Range
$52.04 - $77.42 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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