Speech-language Pathologist | Acute Inpatient

Interior Health; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education opportunities

Vacation-Medical Services Plan

Insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Relief Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC. The role focuses on acute inpatient care with some outpatient components, working Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00.

You will work autonomously with clients and caregivers, contributing to department goals, quality assurance initiatives, and ongoing education within the team. Relief is until August 1, 2028 or return of the incumbent.

Qualifications

• Full practicing registration with CHCPBC is required.
• One year of clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting is preferred.
• New grads are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous SLP assessment and intervention in acute inpatient care.
• Collaborate with clients, caregivers and healthcare teams.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Autonomous professional

Education

CHCPBC registration

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Relief Full Time Speech-language Pathologist | Acute Inpatient at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook, BC.

Days of work: Monday to Friday, Days

Shift times: 08:00 to 16:00

This is a relief position until August 1, 2028 or the return of incumbent.

This position will focus primarily on acute inpatient care in addition to some outpatient pieces.

What we offer:

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

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C.’s Top Employers!

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 as well as assessment and intervention in these areas. The Speech-Language Pathologist may work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication. 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.

Where are we located?

Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, it is considered by many to be an ideal location to raise a family or retire. Boasting more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the province, its residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, hiking and skiing. For those who enjoy more urban pursuits, there are shops, boutiques and cafés, as well as an arts centre and heritage attractions. Cranbrook’s economy is driven primarily by mining, forestry, transportation and tourism.

Qualfications

Full practicing registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).

One year’s clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. New grads are also welcome to apply.

Valid BC Driver’s license where required.