Fredericton Speech Language Pathologist 1 (SL01) PCN 1152175

Horizon Health Network; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Network in Fredericton, NB seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment, consultation, and rehabilitation for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. The role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and mentoring students.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, RCASLPNB registration with SAC eligibility, and experience in dysphagia is an asset.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders required.
• Registered with the RCASLPNB and eligible for SAC membership.
• Experience in dysphagia is an asset and considered favorably.
• Ability to attend work regularly and maintain a good work record.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and provide therapy to individuals and groups.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Mentor and support students.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Share information on clinical skills, best practices, and guidelines.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Flexibility

Mentoring and Coaching

Patient/Client Focus

Planning and Prioritizing Work

Problem Solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

RCASLPNB registration eligible for SAC

Job description

Job Purpose

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation, and rehabilitation services for individuals with communication and/or swallowing disorders.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Registered and a member in good standing with the Regulatory College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologist of New Brunswick (RCASLPNB) and eligible for membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).
• Experience in dysphagia, including videofluoroscopic swallow studies is an asset.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for:

• Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups.
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation.
• Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Providing mentoring and support for students.
• Participating in developing, maintaining, and evaluating policies and procedures.
• Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices, and clinical guidelines.

Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.