**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 dignityhealth.org/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.
**Pay Range**
$44.63 - $64.72 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.