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Speech Language Pathologist

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

#Multidisciplinary Team #Speech Language Pathologist #Fire Safety #Acute Care #SLP #Trauma Center #Master's Degree #Communication Disorders #Evidence-Based Techniques

Quick overview

The Speech Therapist will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and speech difficulties across all ages, developing individualized therapy plans, and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals. Key duties include conducting comprehensive evaluations, implementing evidence-based therapy, monitoring progress, and providing education to clients and caregivers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an approved Communication Disorders school holding a Master's Degree or higher and possess a current California SLP license. Basic Life Support - CPR certification is required, and a Fire Safety card must be obtained within 90 days of the start date.

postgraduate degreeAssessmentDocumentationCaregiver TrainingDiagnosisSpeech TherapyProgress MonitoringClient EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationTreatmentCommunication DisordersEvidence-Based TechniquesVideofluoroscopySwallowing EvaluationsBLS-CPR

Job description

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.
One Community.
One Mission.
One California 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.
Job Requirements Graduate of an approved school of Communication Disorders holding a Master's 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)

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