Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California.

The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.

We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit / northridgehospital for more information.

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST (SLP) SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a Dignity Health member

Minimum availability required of Per Diem staff 2 weekend days per month

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate speech therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders and speech-related difficulties in clients of all ages.

This position involves developing individualized therapy plans and working collaboratively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech and language abilities
• Conduct swallowing evaluations and treatment including videofluoroscopy
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings
• Implement therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and strategies
• Monitor and document client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate and train clients, families, and caregivers on exercises and techniques for continued progress
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and progress tracking

Qualifications

• Current CA SLP license. Recent, board eligible, graduates will be considered for provisional appointments.
• CFY candidates must apply at conclusion of CFY (required for student supervision).
• Current CPRBLS and Fire Safety cards.

Therapists will apply and obtain CCS paneling once one year equivalent of pediatric experience is obtained.

Experienced therapists with 1 year equivalent of pediatric experience will apply / obtain CCS paneling within six months of hire.