Clinical Practice Leader, Speech Language Pathology

Fraser Health; Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major health care provider is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader in Speech Language Pathology to coordinate services across multiple communities in the Metro Vancouver area. This role involves supervising staff, providing clinical services, and developing programs to improve client care. Candidates must have a master's degree and relevant experience in clinical practice and leadership. A commitment to community health and strong communication skills are essential. Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a recognized institution.
• Three years' related clinical experience.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Responsibilities

• Establish and evaluate speech language pathology objectives and policies.
• Coordinate daily activities for optimal resource use.
• Provide clinical services and assess client needs.
• Supervise staff and manage performance evaluations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees and client conferences.
• Plan new programs based on service needs.
• Develop quality standards related to speech language pathology.
• Promote quality management activities for client care.
• Provide education and training to community and care teams.
• Stay informed on developments in speech language pathology.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervision and leadership

Ability to establish priorities

Organization of workshops

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certification in advanced competency

Job description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $45.66 - $57.04 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Clinical Practice Leader, Speech Language Pathology to support Population & Public Health to serve the following regions:

Maple Ridge, Tri-Cities, North Surrey, Langley, North Delta, South Delta, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

Detailed Overview

Coordinates the day-to-day speech language pathology operations and technical functions for Public Health Speech Language Pathology Program; supervises Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Assistants who work at various locations within Fraser Health by preparing and adjusting work schedules, facilitating resolutions, and providing clinical guidance and advice; provides clinical services to clients in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to determine optimal treatment plan and participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental and professional committees to advocate for the goals and objectives of Public Health in accordance with speech language pathology standards and scope of clinical practice; ensures speech language pathology staff receive required training for the orientation and/or supervision of students and participates in student education and/or evaluations as required; provides education and in-service training to community agencies, patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team as requested; collaborates with the Manager to address disciplinary issues and recruit and select new staff, prepare budget information, and develop and maintain statistical data; plans new and/or existing programs and reviews and develops Public Health service policies, procedures, and quality standards and/or activities related to speech language pathology clinical practice; participates on interdisciplinary, interagency, and intersectoral program meetings, develops research programs, and maintains knowledge of current developments in speech language pathology services.

Responsibilities

1. Establishes, implements, and evaluates the speech language pathology objectives, policies, procedures, and annual department plan to meet goals and objectives as identified by the Manager.
2. Coordinates the day-to-day speech language pathology activities for Public Health to ensure optimal use of resources and efficient use of department staff by preparing staff work schedules, adjusting schedules according to workload, facilitating resolutions to work problems, providing clinical guidance and advice, and collaborating with the speech language pathology leaders as required.
3. Provides clinical services to clients as assigned by assessing and identifying problems, formulating goals, planning and implementing treatment plan for individuals and groups and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to determine optimal treatment plan.
4. Supervises designated staff by interviewing, selecting, orientating, disciplining, directing, and carrying out performance evaluations of departmental personnel and organizing in-service education programs. Processes grievances in consultation with Union Officers, Human Resources and the Manager. Manages other staff functions such as work schedules, approval of vacation, and leave of absence requests.
5. Participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental and professional committees and client conferences by attending meetings, providing input, and communicating needs and concerns related to issues including processes, equipment, patient care, quality, and workload. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate the resolution of issues and advocates for the goals and objectives of Public Health in accordance with speech language pathology standards and scope of clinical practice.
6. Plans new and/or existing patient programs by identifying service needs requiring improvement/advancement, providing input to the Manager, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team for feedback, making recommendations, and assisting the Manager in evaluating and implementing these services.
7. Reviews and develops Public Health policies, procedures, quality standards, and/or activities related to speech language pathology clinical practice by identifying service needs, communicating with members of the interdisciplinary team for feedback, evaluating the results in collaboration with other Clinical Practice Leaders, maintaining manuals, and advising staff members of revisions/additions as required.
8. Promotes quality management activities for Public Health related to speech language pathology clinical practice by monitoring and evaluating effect of changes in client care practice and generating recommendations for alternative approaches, in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team. Recommends changes to selected policies, procedures, treatment guidelines, and protocols to the Manager.
9. Provides education and in-service training to community agencies, patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team, as requested, by researching topics, preparing documentation, and presenting material to facilitate achievement of treatment goals. Attends/participates in departmental, hospital, and/or regions' educational programs as required.
10. Maintains knowledge of current developments in evidence-based speech language pathology practice by reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other professionals, attending relevant education programs, and recommending new/changed applications to the Manager to enhance the delivery of client care.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized educational institution. Three (3) years' related clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology including a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory or leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Current active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and certification in applicable advanced competency. Eligible for membership in the Canadian and/or BC Association of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology (CASLPA and/or BCSLPA).

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communication with children, families, staff members, and representatives from community agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and organize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and provide support to others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct workshops and seminars on hearing and communication disorders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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