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 here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

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
  
  

Qualifications

• 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).
• AHA BLS Cert required
• Fire Safety card required. (must obtain within 90 days of start date)
  
  

Therapists will apply and obtain CCS paneling once one one-year of equivalent 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