Speech-Language Pathologist - (213343)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver exceptional patient-centered therapy services. In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for developing treatment goals and ensuring quality standards in speech-language therapy. Your expertise will contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a practicing category as a Speech Language Practitioner.
• Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Develop goals, program planning, and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Competence

Team Collaboration

Judgment and Empathy

Observational Skills

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Effective Communication

Computer Proficiency

Physical Ability

Education

Masters degree in Speech Pathology

Current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner

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.