Speech-Language Pathologist

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Brandon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health in Brandon, MB seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to lead assessment, planning and treatment across community, acute and home settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and mentor students as part of the role.

The position requires active MB licensure, BLS within 12 months, a valid MB driver's license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Some after-hours work and involvement in performance reviews are expected.

Qualifications

• Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Speech Language Pathology in Manitoba
• Active practicing licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Current Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification within the past 12 months
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent with access to a personal vehicle
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage caseloads
• Excellent communication and confidentiality skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in techniques/procedures and diverse populations

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages assigned caseload.
• Provides evidence-based assessment and treatment for clients.
• Collaborates with clients on planning and progression of treatment plans.
• Mentors Speech-Language Pathology students and provisional SLPs.
• Participates in care conferences, meetings, and team communication.
• Ensures timely documentation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Cultural competence

Flexibility

Mentoring students

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 414049

Position Number: 8PMHslpSLP2-04

City: Brandon

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Therapy Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/16/2026 - 08/06/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

POSITION SUMMARY

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) performs all duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Priorities, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH). The SLP provides leadership in the care of clients contributing in the assessment, planning, development, organization, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care related to the profession of Speech-Language Pathology in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set out for SLPs by the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Manitoba. The SLP collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, clients, families and external agencies regarding the care needs for the client in the community, facility (acute care and personal care home) and home based settings. The SLP acts as a mentor to Speech-Language Pathology students and for provisional SLPs as per regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Eligible for active practicing licensure to practice Speech Language Pathology with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba
• Active practicing licensure to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Current Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification within the past 12 months as per Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview

• Organizes, prioritizes and assumes responsibility for assigned caseload.
• Applies Speech-Language Pathology knowledge and skills to provide optimum individualized and evidence based assessment and treatment for clients assigned
• Collaborates with clients on the planning, implementation and progression of the treatment plan and provides education and counseling to the client and/or caregiver
• Delegates or assigns activities and tasks to Rehabilitation Aides as appropriate and in accordance with the treatment plan
• Utilizes evidence-based practice and techniques within the scope of Speech-Language Pathology in the treatment of clients
• Communicates, consults and collaborates with other health care professionals of the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of the treatment plan
• Documents in a timely manner as per PMH policy and relevant professional college guidelines
• Attends care conferences, discharge planning, multidisciplinary and team meetings as applicable
• Liaises, consults and exchanges verbal and/or written information with external agencies in accordance with relevant policy and legislation
• Supports and promotes health promotion and disease prevention and primary health care principles
• Collaborates through discussions with management to ensure continuity of services to optimize caseload coverage during periods of absence vacancy, whenever reasonably possible
• Provides regular clinical supervision of students or provisional SLPs as per guidelines
• Works collaboratively with management in proposing, planning and participating in the implementation of services and/or therapy programming
• Duties may include the requirement to work after hours and weekends
• Completes required statistical reporting as required and within established timelines.
• Keeps up to date with the policies and procedures of the PMH
• Participates in performance review process and goal setting to enhance work performance.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to guide decision-making within scope of practice and position.
• Reports pertinent information to the Therapy Services Management in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL