Speech-Language Pathologist, Public Health

Speech and Hearing BC; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Vacation time and holidays

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Island Health in Port Alberni is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Public Health team. You will support children under kindergarten age by helping identify and address communication, feeding and swallowing challenges in community-based settings.

Responsibilities include screening referrals, conducting assessments, developing care plans, coordinating services and educating families. A valid BC license and a Class 5 driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and complete intake, assessments and examinations for clients with communication delays or disorders and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.
• Evaluate and prioritize interventions, including diagnostic testing procedures, to support assessment and treatment.
• Provide education, coaching and guidance to clients and families regarding rehabilitation needs.
• Monitor client progress, evaluate outcomes and modify care plans or refer clients to other resources as required.

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Island Health is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Public Health team in Port Alberni.

Your expertise can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. As a Speech-Language Pathologist with Island Health's Public Health team, you'll support children under kindergarten age by helping identify and address communication, feeding and swallowing challenges in community-based settings.

What You'll Do

• Screen referrals and complete intake, assessments and examinations for clients with communication delays or disorders and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties. Gather information from clients and families, review health records and develop and implement care plans or coordinate services as required.
• Evaluate and prioritize interventions, including diagnostic and testing procedures, to support the assessment and treatment of communication delays and disorders. Work with clients and caregivers to establish treatment goals.
• Provide education, coaching and guidance to clients and families regarding functional and rehabilitation needs, supporting client participation and independence.
• Monitor client progress, evaluate outcomes and modify care plans or refer clients to other health care resources as required. Identify learning needs and provide appropriate instruction and education.
• Provide information to community agencies about Island Health's speech and language services and the importance of early identification, intervention and prevention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, practice leaders, clients, families and other partners to provide coordinated care across the continuum. Provide clinical work direction to designated care providers and volunteers.
• Participate in discharge planning, research, quality improvement, team conferences, meetings and the development of policies, procedures and standards that support effective program delivery.
• Maintain and evaluate clinical systems, tools, supplies and equipment. Accurately document and maintain client information in health systems and prepare reports in accordance with professional and Island Health standards.
• Provide orientation, guidance and support to peers, new staff and students, including student supervision and evaluation. Provide work direction to support staff.

What You Will Need to Apply

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $44.85 - $56.02
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision
• Municipal Pension Plan with employer contributions
• 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated to FTE) plus accrued vacation based on years of service
• 13 paid statutory holidays

If you identify as Indigenous, please reach out for support with your application from the Indigenous Employee Experience team: [e-mail]

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw Peoples. As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.