Speech Language Pathologist Master Senior

Saskatchewan Health Authority; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 46,774 - 57,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Job summary

A regional health authority in La Ronge seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to develop therapy plans for clients and monitor their progress. This role emphasizes supporting diverse populations, including infants and adults with speech language disorders. Candidates need a Master's in Speech Language Pathology and at least two years of relevant experience. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required. The position offers full-time hours with potential incentives for recruitment and retention.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience dealing with speech language delays or disorders.
• Experience working in a cross cultural, diverse environment.
• Experience working with both preschool and adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop speech language therapy plans for clients.
• Guide and support clients or their caregivers.
• Monitor client progress and provide resources.

Skills

Time management skills

Critical thinking skills

Written Communication Skills

Facilitation skills

Problem solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Position Details

• Position #: 130590
• Union: HSAS
• Facility: La Ronge Health Centre
• City/Town: La Ronge
• Department: Speech Language Pathology
• Type: Full-time regular
• FTE: 1
• Shift Information: Days
• Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks
• Relief: No
• Float: No
• Field Hours: No
• Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters Senior $46.774 to $57.195
• Travel Required: Yes
• Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Description

The Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) develops speech language therapy plans for clients, guides and supports them and/or their caregivers in the implementation of these plans, and monitors client progress thereafter. The SLP works with, and provides support, resources, tools and referrals for, clients who have speech language delays or disorders, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Clients of the SLP are infants, preschool age children, and adults who have a speech language delay or disorder and/or who are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with ASD. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.

Experience

• Experience working with other sectors and service providers
• Experience working with both preschool and adult populations
• Minimum of two years experience dealing with speech language delays or disorders
• Experience working in a cross cultural, diverse environment

Education

• Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Intermediate - Time management skills
• Basic - Critical thinking skills
• Intermediate - Written Communication Skills
• Basic - Facilitation skills
• Intermediate - Problem solving skills
• Intermediate - Verbal communication skills
• Intermediate - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt in diverse service delivery settings
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities
• Communicate and apply methods of Speech Language Pathology practice

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert
• For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/
• Registered/eligible with SK Assoc. of SLPs and Audiologists (SASLPA)