Speech-Language Pathologist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health authority in British Columbia seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist at Royal Inland Hospital. You'll improve communication and swallowing abilities for adult clients in a dynamic team environment. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of $42.27 to $52.81 and includes various employee benefits for work-life balance. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Expertise in development and disorders of communication/swallowing.
• Experience in assessment and intervention related to communication and swallowing.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and their caregivers.
• Create environments promoting optimal communication and swallowing.
• Collaborate with team members to support client goals.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Joining us at Royal Inland Hospital, you’ll play a critical role within a multi-disciplinary team setting and changing the trajectory of adult inpatient clients’ lives by improving their speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.

Earn $42.27 to $52.81 per hour. Applicable positions may qualify for a relocation allowance.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About The Job

Join a dynamic and dedicated team of caring professionals as an autonomous professional who has expertise in typical development and disorders of communication/swallowing as well as assessment and intervention in these areas. The Speech-Language Pathologist will work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with these people for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication and swallowing for adults requiring this care.

Days of work: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; 08:00 to 17:24.

About The Hospital

RIH stands as a prominent tertiary hospital serving the interior region of B.C. Renowned for its comprehensive medical services and commitment to excellence, RIH offers a wide range of specialized care, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity services, cancer care, and mental health support.

About Us

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia (B.C.). We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

We are looking for an S-LP with excellent oral and written communication abilities & the ability to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. The S-LP will be creative in supporting clients’ goals while adhering to program guidelines and will be an active and engaged team member, able to respectfully communicate and resolve conflict in a timely manner.

Apply today!