Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Beausejour; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide services to adult clients. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and implementing treatment programs. A Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and active registration in Manitoba are required, along with strong communication and assessment skills. This full-time position offers health benefits and a relocation allowance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension benefits

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Speech-Language Pathology (adult services) preferred.
• Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Manitoba.
• Ability to work under stress and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide Speech-Language Pathology services to clients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and follow up on treatment programs.
• Discharge planning and follow up of referred clients.

Skills

Experience in Speech-Language Pathology

Ability to assess clients

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA), located in the heart of Manitoba, strives to provide timely, accessible, culturally safe, and reliable care throughout our vibrant, diverse communities. Is this a mission you’d like to support while utilizing your expertise in Speech-Language Pathology for our adult clients? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult, located in Beausejour, Manitoba. In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external agencies to implement customized treatment programs
• educate clients, family, and staff regarding treatment and preventative techniques
• utilize a client-centered approach in which clients help define what optimal health and functioning means to them

What’s Beausejour got to offer? Located approximately a half-hour drive east of Winnipeg, this charming town is the gateway to the Whiteshell – an area boasting beautiful boreal forest and numerous lakes, popular with campers and cottagers. With numerous events throughout the year, places to shop and eat, as well as many recreational venues, there’s no shortage of things to do here.

Position Details

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Work Location: Beausejour Health Centre

Department / Unit: Allied Health

Posting Category: Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide Speech-Language Pathology services to clients in facilities and communities within IERHA
• Assess, plan, implement, and follow up on treatment programs in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/services
• Discharge planning and follow up of referred clients

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Licensure: Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Manitoba; eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba
• Experience: Recent experience in Speech-Language Pathology (adult services) preferred; previous experience in an institutional setting and additional experience in a community therapy services setting preferred
• Certifications: Certifications by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology preferred
• Skills: Experience in videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) an asset but willing to train; strong ability in assessment, identification, and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses
• Physical Requirements: Must be in good physical and mental health and able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods; able to work under stress and time constraints

Other Requirements and Benefits

• Indigenous participation encouraged; voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process
• Ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset; proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Comprehensive health, dental, and pension benefits; relocation allowance available for qualifying candidates
• Immunization as a condition of employment in accordance with policy GA-13-P-110

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing Indigenous representation and to accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110) and the region acknowledges First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect those treaties and are committed to collaboration with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.