Speech Language Pathologist Team Lead

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Team Lead to join their Pediatric Community Rehabilitation team in Edmonton. This position involves leading a team of professionals to enhance clinical services, mentoring, and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, relevant certifications, and significant clinical experience in pediatric settings.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with ACSLPA.
• BLS Health Provider Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support team to ensure high-quality clinical practices.
• Coordinate services and evaluate program development.
• Mentor staff and manage clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical Coordination

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity within the Edmonton Zone Allied Health, Pediatric Community Rehabilitation (PCR) Team.

Reporting to the Manager, the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Team Lead works primarily onsite to:

• Support staff to provide high quality, evidence-informed practice aligning with AHS/PCR vision, values, policies and guidelines.
• Model and encourage approaches that mobilize and sustain effective teamwork and collaborative practice, engaging to address and resolve conflict.
• Mentor and support skill development to facilitate effective clinical service delivery.
• Provide focused support to PCR therapy assistants, including orientation, supervision, training and education, TACCP, role optimization.
• Maintain a component of clinical service provision and consult on complex care scenarios.
• Work with staff to implement supported practices and participate in zone/provincial initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of services - including but not limited to orientation, waitlist management, workload/utilization, system training, resource management and student placements.
• Advise the manager in operational decision-making and assist in responding to trends, issues and opportunities to meet population need.
• Coordinate professional development and provide input regarding staff performance.
• Work with the PCR Managers and other Team Leaders to:
• Identify opportunities for improving clinical and program processes/practices.
• Implement and evaluate quality improvement and program development initiatives and support knowledge translation.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal/external stakeholders and service partners.

Description:

As a Speech Language Pathologist Team Lead, 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 and Assistants). You will facilitate the development and ongoing monitoring of clinical standards of practice for speech-language pathology and patient (clients/residents) care protocols in the department and geographical area. In collaboration with management, you will support the development, implementation and evaluate the department's operational plan strategies.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:

Classification: Speech Lang Path Team Lead

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Allied Health Pediatric Community Rehabilitation

Primary Location: Northgate Centre

Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 27-JUN-2025

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 07-JUL-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 60

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $44.46

Maximum Salary: $61.62

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

BLS Health Provider Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in a Pediatric Speech Language Pathology service delivery setting. Strong organization and time management skills. A demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development, as well as demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, coach and/or facilitate practice growth in others.