Speech Language Pathologist

CommonSpirit Health; California; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders, enhancing patient quality of life. You will perform comprehensive evaluations and create individualized treatment plans to support clinical goals.

You are expected to apply advanced clinical knowledge, deliver accurate diagnoses, and provide patient-centered care while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program.
• Current California SLP license; board-eligible candidates may receive provisional appointments.
• CFY candidates must apply at CFY conclusion; supervision requirements.
• SLP: CA certification.
• BLS-CPR certification.
• Fire Safety card required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess swallowing/dysphagia using bedside swallow and MBSS testing.
• Educate patients, families, and care partners; initiate transfer of knowledge with multiple techniques.
• Follow patient precautions; observe responses to treatment and report unusual occurrences.
• Serve as Clinical Instructor backup for SLP students when appropriate (not for casual per diem).

Skills

Swallowing assessment

Dysphagia management

Patient education

Clinical instruction backup

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

California SLP license

CFY eligibility

BLS CPR certification

Fire safety card

Tools

MBSS (Modified Barium Swallow Study)

Bedside swallow assessment

Job description

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 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).
• Speech Language Pathologist: CA (SLP: CA)
• 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 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.

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