Speech Language Pathologist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Winnipeg is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide high-quality services in the area of communication and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be registered with the appropriate governing body. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with relevant population is preferred.
• Completion of ongoing relevant courses and workshops.
• Must be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality Speech-Language Pathology services.
• Conduct evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Educate and supervise students and professionals.

Skills

Competency in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Details

• Requisition ID: 386692
• Position Number: 20047556
• Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
• City: Winnipeg
• Employer: Shared Health
• Site: Health Sciences Centre
• Department / Unit: Adult SLP
• Job Stream: Clinical
• Union: MAHCP
• Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
• FTE: Casual
• Anticipated Shift: Days; Weekends
• Work Arrangement: In Person
• Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
• Annual Base Hours: 2015
• Salary: $49,648, $51,730, $53,719, $55,717, $57,844, $60,168, $62,510

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Provides quality Speech-Language Pathology services, consistent with discipline and professional standards, including: prevention, identification, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, counselling, treatment, management and education of communication and swallowing disorders; education and supervision of students and professionals; consultation with and referral to other professionals; and research. Maintains professional accountability, professional judgment and reasoning with a high-level of communication and collaboration.

Experience

• Previous experience with relevant population is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited/recognized university is required.
• Completion of, and ongoing participation in relevant courses, workshops, etc., to address continuing education requirements of CASLPM and specialization required for service provision.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM). Membership in other professional organizations is encouraged; for example, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employerpolicy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.