Speech-Language Pathologist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Salmon Arm is seeking a Casual Speech-Language Pathologist to enhance clients' communication and swallowing abilities. You will work in a dynamic team environment, directly supporting clients in a variety of settings. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in outpatient and acute care services. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for skill maximization

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient and acute care services preferred.
• Autonomous professional with expertise in development and communication disorders.
• Engaged team member who can communicate respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and caregivers to promote optimal communication.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives and education.
• Change the trajectory of clients' lives through improved communication skills.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds

Creativity in supporting clients' goals

Conflict resolution skills

Job description

Overview

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We are seeking a Casual Speech-language Pathologist at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, B.C. Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00.

How will we help you grow?

Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

What will you work on?

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. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department / program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

How will you create impact?

The SLP has the potential to change the trajectory of our clients’ lives by improving their speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an SLP with experience / preference that will include outpatient and acute care services. The SLP will have excellent oral and written communication abilities & be able to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. The SLP 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.

Where are we located?

Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm is a popular year-round vacation destination thanks to its wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community.

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