speech language pathologist

Returning candidates, log in here! Speech Language Pathologist Requisition ID 2026-461380 Department Speech Therapy Hours / Pay Period .01 Shift Day Standard Hours 2 weekend days a month Location CA-NORTHRIDGE Posted Pay Range $52.04 - $77.42 /hour Company Name Northridge Hospital Medical Center Telecommute No 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. 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. Job Requirements Required:  Graduate of an approved school of Communication Disorders holding a Master's Degree or higherCurrent 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) Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity? Join one of our Talent Communities to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.   CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify. Application FAQs