Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist — $30k Sign-On

Speech and Hearing BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits (MSP, extended health)

Four weeks vacation

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Loan forgiveness programs

Outdoor recreation opportunities

Job summary

Speech and Hearing BC is seeking a registered Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders in adult acute care inpatients and outpatients. You will collaborate with caregivers and team members to support optimal communication and swallowing. The role supports quality assurance, meetings, and education initiatives.

Northern Health context and BC regulatory standards guide practice within a university hospital setting in Northern BC.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
• One year's clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's license where required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders in adult acute care inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with caregivers and others to support optimal communication and swallowing.
• Participate in quality assurance, meetings, and educational initiatives.

Skills

Clinical experience with adults

Hospital setting

Communication and swallowing disorders

Education

Registration with College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC

Job description

Speech and Hearing BC is seeking a registered Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders in adult acute care inpatients and outpatients. You will collaborate with caregivers and team members to support optimal communication and swallowing. The role supports quality assurance, meetings, and education initiatives.

Northern Health context and BC regulatory standards guide practice within a university hospital setting in Northern BC.