Dignity Health
Job Summary And Responsibilities
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.
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
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).
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS‑CPR)
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 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, part of a 21‑state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers.
Visit
dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital
for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay Range $47.31 – $70.38 /hour
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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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
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).
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS‑CPR)
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 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, part of a 21‑state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers.
Visit
dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital
for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Pay Range $47.31 – $70.38 /hour
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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