Speech-Language Pathologist

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide quality therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The candidate must have a Master's degree in Speech Pathology and current licensure. Responsibilities include developing therapy goals and providing leadership to staff. The position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care. This role is based in Courtenay, Comox Valley Regional District.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Knowledge of current standards in Speech-Language Therapy.
• Four years of recent related experience, including working with adult clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Develop goals and objectives for therapy.
• Provide work direction to designated staff.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Clinical competence

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Masters degree in Speech Pathology

Licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner

Job description

Overview

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 an 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