Speech-Language Pathologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient-centered speech-language therapy services, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and a current license to practice. You will be responsible for developing therapy goals, leading a team, and delivering quality services to clients. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Develop goals and objectives for therapy and program planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Competence

Team Collaboration

Judgment

Observational Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Effective Communication

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Masters in Speech Pathology

Current Licensure as Speech Language Practitioner

Job description

Campbell River Hospital - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time: 08:00-16:00

Days Off: As required

Vacancy Type: Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $42.27 - $52.81

Paid FTE: N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: N/A

Planned Start Date: May. 30 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services, including the development of goals and objectives and standards, resource utilization, program planning and quality assurance. Provides work direction to designated staff as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.

Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university;

Knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, including swallowing assessments and therapy, communication aids, management of neurological disorders, and voice assessment and therapy;

Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement;

Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years working with adult clients/patients; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation for any direct reports
• Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families
• Utilize sound judgement, tact and empathy
• Demonstrate good observational and assessment skills
• Prioritize and organize work for self and others
• Assign and delegate work appropriately
• Foster and promote good public relations
• Problem solve and resolve conflict
• Deal with others effectively
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position