pathologist, speech

Government of Canada; Lanaudière; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Canada is seeking a qualified professional to diagnose and treat speech and communication disorders. The role involves administering tests, developing rehabilitation programs, and providing educational services to patients and families. Candidates must possess relevant licensure and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and benefits.

Benefits

Life insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• Licensure required by provincial or territorial authorities.
• Experience in developing and implementing rehabilitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer tests to evaluate speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement remedial programs for communication disorders.
• Provide advice to patients and families regarding disorders.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Education

Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

• Speech-language and voice problems of hearing impaired
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer tests and examinations and observe patients to diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Conduct research on speech and other communication disorders and on the development and design of diagnostic procedures and devices
• Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders
• Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Plan and implement habilitation/rehabilitation programs

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Total communication

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Disability benefits
• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)