speech-language pathologist

Government of Canada - Western; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated speech-language pathologist to join their team. This role involves conducting assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care and support to individuals in various settings, including schools and rehabilitation centers. If you are passionate about helping others overcome speech and language challenges, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path with a focus on professional development and collaboration. Join a supportive environment where your expertise can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Dental plan

Gasoline paid

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Subsidised public transportation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Experience in speech therapy and communication disorders is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language tests and evaluate various disorders.
• Develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
• Supervise technical and support staff in treatment settings.

Skills

Speech therapy

Communication skills

Diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Speech communication and rhetoric

Education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments

Audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Master's degree
• Speech communication and rhetoric
• Education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments
• Audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist

Experience

Experience an asset

On-site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset Languages

• Mandarin
• Hindi
• Panjabi

Work Setting

• Language disorders
• Treatment centre
• Articulation disorders
• Various locations
• Private practice
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
• Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Follow up with patients to ensure assigned remedial programs are correctly followed and completed
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

• Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Certification
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Windows

Communication Systems Experience

• Total communication
• Alternate or augmentative communication

Area of Specialization

• Speech therapy

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan

Financial Benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Subsidised public transportation