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Speech Language Pathologist

  • CA, Los Angeles

  • 01/09/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. 
    This role focuses on improving communication abilities, functional independence, and quality of life through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. 
    The Speech Language Pathologist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
    • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments
    • Provide therapeutic interventions for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing impairments
    • Monitor patient progress, reassess outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as necessary
    • Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, strategies, and home programs
    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards
    • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, educators, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate care
    • Participate in care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning as applicable
    • Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control and ethical practices
    • Comply with state licensure requirements, professional standards, and healthcare regulations

    Required Qualifications
    • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
    • Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
    • Current Speech Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state
    • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility to obtain
    • Strong knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques for communication and swallowing disorders
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills
    • Ability to work with patients across diverse age groups and clinical settings

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Prior clinical experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, educational, or long-term care settings
    • Experience treating neurological, pediatric, geriatric, or dysphagia-related conditions
    • Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems

    Certifications
    • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
    • CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if required by facility or state regulations)

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