Speech-Language Pathologist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join their team at the Kelowna General Hospital. This permanent full-time position is integral to the Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Program, supporting patients in their journey to improved communication. With a commitment to professional development and a stable, unionized environment, this role offers a fulfilling career path. Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Kelowna, where you can thrive both professionally and personally, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a supportive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Financial support for moving expenses

Reimbursement of eligible professional fees

4 weeks vacation

Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits

Employee wellness services

Employer-matched pension contributions

Education and development opportunities

Stable unionized role

Qualifications

• Expertise in assessment and intervention for communication disorders.
• Ability to create optimal communication environments for clients.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient communication through the Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Program.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and departmental goals.

Skills

Assessment and intervention expertise

Communication disorders knowledge

Client interaction

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

We have a permanent full-time opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position supports outpatient communication through the Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Program (ONRP) for four days a week and is assigned to acute care one day a week. Days of work are Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Financial support for moving expenses
• Reimbursement of eligible professional fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Employee wellness & family assistance services
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a unionized role

About The Position

The SLP is an autonomous professional with expertise in typical development and communication disorders, including assessment and intervention. The SLP may work directly with clients and/or with caregivers or others interacting with clients to create environments that promote optimal communication. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to the organization and overall goals of the department/program, including quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of improving the health and well-being of everyone in our region.

About this Location

Kelowna is a vibrant, fast-growing city offering numerous amenities for professionals and families, including shopping, dining, golfing, hiking and biking trails, beaches on Okanagan Lake, and winter sports. Live, work, and play where others only vacation!