Staff Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem

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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Staff Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist works directly with patients across the lifespan in a center-based, outpatient environment. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, individualized care while also contributing to the academic mission of the department by supporting graduate student learning. The incumbent will engage in clinical practice that emphasizes evidence-based interventions, collaboration with colleagues, and professional accountability. This role allows you to make a direct difference in patient care, shape future professionals in the field, and contribute to the continued excellence of the Language, Speech and Hearing Center.

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, fluency, language, voice, cognitive, hearing, and social communication disorders.
• Create and implement personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintain documentation to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Provide preceptorship to graduate students enrolled in the education programs of the Department of Communication Disorders and Science.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Equivalent to two (2) years of experience providing patient-based services.
• Valid California State License in Speech-Language Pathology— must be maintained throughout employment.
• Current ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) — must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of ASHA supervision requirements — must be maintained throughout employment.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of speech, fluency, language, voice, cognitive, hearing, and social communication disorders, with the ability to accurately evaluate, diagnose, and provide evidence-based treatment across diverse patient populations.
• Skill in developing and implementing individualized care plans that address patient-specific needs, adapt to progress, and support long-term communication and cognitive outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team to achieve quality outcomes, while ensuring precise, timely documentation that meets all professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge and ability to provide preceptorship to graduate students, fostering clinical skill development and professional growth in alignment with the department’s educational mission.

 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Per-Diem Non-Exempt-Healthcare / 7930 /0
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $27.39 - $63.00 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $27.39 - $100.10 per hour.
• HOURS: Part Time; 20 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

 

General Information

• Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The selected candidate must pass a fingerpri