Speech Language Pathologist

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. Youll 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:

• Assessment of swallowing/dysphagia utilizing but not limited to bedside swallow and video swallow (MBSS) testing.
• 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).
• Establishes and follows patient precautions. Observes patients responses to treatment and reports unusual occurrences. Follows hand-off guidelines.
• Acts as Clinical Instructor backup for Speech Therapist students as appropriate. Not applicable for casual per diem.

Required:

• Graduate of an approved school of Communication Disorders holding a Masters Degree or higher
• Current CA SLP license. Recent board-eligible graduates will be considered for provisional appointments.
• CFY candidates must apply at the conclusion of CFY (required for student supervision).
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA (SLP: CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Fire Safety card required. (must obtain within 90 days of start date)

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80000 patients annually the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center heart care cancer care and womens 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 Americas 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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