Speech Language Pathologist II

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; In loco; CAD 65.000 - 87.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist II to manage adult outpatients with swallowing and communication disorders. Work under supervision with the Stroke Outreach team, participate in videofluoroscopic swallow studies and a Voice Clinic, and collaborate with ENT physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues.

You will provide assessment, treatment, and case management; supervise students; contribute to quality improvement and program

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Provide clinical professional practice independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Deliver prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention and case management.
• Participate in planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services with patients, families and professionals.
• Supervise students and provide clinical guidance to staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement, service integration and program development.

Formazione

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Opportunity

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.

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.