Speech Language Pathologist II

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for a Speech Language Pathologist II at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The 0.80 FTE role supports adult outpatients with swallowing and communication difficulties within the SLP Outpatients team and Stroke Outreach collaboration.

Under supervision of the Allied Health Area Manager and SLP Clinical Lead, you will provide assessment, intervention and case management, contribute to videofluoroscopy swallow studies and a Voice Clinic alongside an

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active or eligible registration with ACSLPA.
• Proficiency in assessment and treatment of swallowing and communication disorders.
• Experience with videofluoroscopy swallow studies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Deliver prevention, health promotion, assessment, intervention and case management.
• Supervise students and provide clinical guidance to other staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service integration and program development.

Skills

Swallowing assessment

Adult clients

Videofluoroscopy

Communication disorders

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre as a Speech Language Pathologist responsible for the management of adult outpatients referred with swallowing and communication difficulties. Under the supervision of the Allied Health Area Manager and the SLP Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the SLP Outpatient Team and interdisciplinary colleagues on the Stroke Outreach team to provide assessment and treatment to a varied neurological caseload. This position offers unique opportunities to develop specialized skills through involvement in videofluoroscopic swallow studies and participation in a well-established Voice Clinic alongside an experienced ENT physician.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount in this role. Sound clinical judgement and critical thinking combined with the ability to create innovative solutions for complex challenges are also essential in this position.

Description:

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: SLP - Outpatients
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $47.40
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Speech Pathologist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: SLP - Outpatients
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $47.40
• Maximum Salary: $62.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in assessment and treatment of adult clients experiencing swallowing and communication difficulties. Experience conducting videofluoroscopy swallow studies is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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