Speech-Language Pathologist Interior Health Authority

Speech and Hearing BC; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking Speech-Language Pathologists for various locations in the Southern Interior of B.C. Positions are available in both Adult Services and Early Childhood Development with competitive pay and benefits. Join a diverse team committed to making a difference in communication health.

Benefits

Competitive pay and shift premiums

Generous relocation assistance

Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid insurance and wellness benefits

Defined Benefit Pension

Employer-paid education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in communication development and disorders.
• Ability to create environments promoting optimal communication.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients and caregivers to enhance communication.
• Assessment and intervention for various communication disorders.

Skills

Communication Disorders Expertise

Client Assessment

Intervention Skills

Education

Full practicing registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Position Summary

This posting encompasses all Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) career opportunities throughout the Southern Interior of B.C. We are hiring now for casual, temporary, full-time and part-time positions. We have opportunities available in Adult Services and Early Childhood Development.

About us:

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance and are dedicated to environmental sustainability to enhance the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

What we offer:

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health, dental and wellness benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities

About the job:

SLP is an autonomous professional who has expertise in typical development and disorders of communication as well as assessment and intervention in these areas. The SLP may work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with them for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication.

About our locations:
Whether you are looking for a big city, smaller town or rural community, we have the position and location to suit.

Okanagan:Beautiful beaches, lakes, orchards, vineyards, golfing and world-class ski resorts all just minutes away from the main centres of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Oliver.

Thompson Cariboo Shuswap:Spectacular scenery, agricultural abundance, provincial parks, culturally and historically rich communities such as Williams Lake, Kamloops, Salmon Arm and Revelstoke.

Kootenay’s:The wilderness capital of BC offers majestic mountain ranges, glacier-fed lakes and lush forests for skiing, hiking, biking and camping. Home to sunny, laid-back communities like Cranbrook, Trail, Nakusp and Grand Forks.

Apply today and you could soon be joining our welcoming team of allied health professionals!

Qualifications
-Full practicing registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)

-Valid BC Driver’s license where required

For Adult SLP: One year’s clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

For Early Child Development SLP: One year’s clinical experience with clients in an early childhood development setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

APPLY ONLINE: Competition# 02090015 Job Posting | IH Careers

Comments

Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.