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

Vehicle provided

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist III – Clinical Lead based at Red Deer Regional Hospital. You will provide strategic leadership for SLT services at the hospital and surrounding rural sites, while maintaining a clinical caseload for adults with swallowing and communication disorders.

You will supervise frontline staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and help plan services, workflows, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and registration with ACSLPA (Active or eligible).
• Experience leading or mentoring teams is preferred.
• Proficiency in assessment and treatment of adult swallowing and communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to frontline staff within Central Corridor sites.
• Maintain a clinical caseload for adults with swallowing and communication disorders.
• Deliver outpatient SLP services at Red Deer Regional Hospital.
• Provide clinical coverage across Red Deer Regional Hospital and rural sites as needed in Acute Care and LTC.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care and efficient care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

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.

• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Speech Language Pathology
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• 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

• 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.

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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