Speech Language Pathologist III

alberta health services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer region seeks a Speech Language Pathologist III, Clinical Lead, to oversee SLP services at Red Deer Regional Hospital and surrounding rural sites. The role combines clinical practice with in-scope leadership to ensure high-quality patient-centered care across the Central Corridor.

You will lead operations, mentor staff, and support service planning while maintaining an adult caseload. Travel within Central Zone is required, with a fleet vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and eligible for ACSLPA registration.
• Clinical leadership and ability to manage a team.
• Experience with adult swallowing and communication disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to frontline staff.
• Maintain a clinical caseload for adult swallowing and communication disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Registration eligibility with ACSLPA

Job description

Your Opportunity:

An exciting leadership opportunity exists within Central Corridor for a Speech Language Pathologist III – Clinical Lead, based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. This role provides clinical and in-scope leadership for Speech Language Pathology services at Red Deer Regional Hospital and for several rural Central Corridor Sites, supporting high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations: Support the Allied Health Area Manager with day-to-day operations. Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to frontline staff. Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment. Assist with service planning, workflow optimization, and resource allocation.

Clinical Practice: Maintain a clinical caseload managing adult patients with swallowing and communication disorders. Provide outpatient SLP services at Red Deer Regional Hospital. Clinical coverage at both RDRHC and Rural Sites in Acute Care and LTC as needed. Apply advanced clinical judgment and evidence-informed practice.

Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Coordinate care to ensure efficient, effective patient outcomes. Build strong relationships with providers, patients, and families.

Key Competencies:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Ability to manage complexity and develop innovative solutions. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Information:

Travel within Central Zone required; fleet vehicle provided. Role spans multiple settings, offering a diverse clinical experience. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000 based on Return for Service. Visit rcif-hsaa.ca for details.

Description:

As a Speech Language Pathologist III, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral leader to other healthcare professionals (Speech Language Pathologists, Assistants). You will facilitate the development and ongoing monitoring of clinical standards of practice for speech-language pathology and patient (client, resident) care protocols in the department and geographical area. In collaboration with management, you will support the development, implementation and evaluation of the department's operational plan strategies.

Classification Info:

• Classification: Speech Language Path III
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Speech Language Pathology
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $48.57
• Maximum Salary: $67.33
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible for 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.