Pediatric Public Health Speech-Language Pathologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 120,482,000 - 150,158,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist in Public Health to deliver services to young children in community-based settings. You will assess, diagnose and treat communication delays and feeding difficulties, developing individual and group programs while providing education to families and staff.

The role emphasizes referrals, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and smooth transitions between care settings, with travel between sites as needed

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech language pathology services to children in community-based settings such as public health units.
• Identify, assess, diagnose and treat communication delays and disorders and feeding/swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and implement individual and group treatment programs for assigned caseload.
• Offer consultation and education to clients, families, caregivers, staff and community.
• Support transition of clients between acute care and community-based health services.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Teamwork

Organization

Equipment

Physical Ability

Education

Speech-Language Pathology degree

BC licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

Class 5 BC Driver's License

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist in Public Health to deliver services to young children in community-based settings. You will assess, diagnose and treat communication delays and feeding difficulties, developing individual and group programs while providing education to families and staff.

The role emphasizes referrals, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and smooth transitions between care settings, with travel between sites as needed