Speech-Language Pathologist - (216628)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide patient-centered therapy services. This role involves collaboration with healthcare teams and may require travel. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid BC license. Strong communication, assessment skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This position emphasizes the importance of patient and staff safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams.
• Travel as required for service assignments.

Skills

Clinical competence

Effective teamwork

Judgment and empathy

Observation and assessment

Public relations skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Teaching skills

Physical and emotional capability

Resource person

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current licensure in BC

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, 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 and under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of multidisciplinary health care teams, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.

Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.

Valid BC Driver's License

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.
• Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients, caregivers/families, and other community organizations.
• Utilize sound judgment, tact and empathy.
• Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
• Act as a resource person.