Speech Pathologist II

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A major health care provider in Calgary seeks a Speech Pathologist responsible for assessing and treating patients. This role requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a changing health care environment, and effective collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Applicants must have health care experience and be available for flexible shifts, including peak times.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to provide clinical service in a changing health care environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a patient-centered team.
• Health care/acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and discharge patients as a Speech Pathologist.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across various clinical areas.
• Manage varied caseload and adapt to operational changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Critical thinking

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:
The Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is a metropolitan hospital with over 600 inpatient beds. It is also the main site for urology and ophthalmology specialties. RGH is located next to the scenic Glenmore Reservoir in Southwest Calgary. RGH Allied Health department works collaboratively with all clinical teams: Emergency, ICU/CCU, Medical/Surgical Units, Transition Units, Mental Health, Orthopaedics and the Acute Geriatric Units. This position may provide coverage to all service areas listed above. The Speech Pathologist role involves assessing, treating, and discharging patients. Job duties will be varied and will require a comprehensive range of Speech Pathology skills. You will have excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills and be able to work under minimal supervision. You will have a proven ability to work effectively within a patient-centered and interdisciplinary team environment. Your assessment and critical thinking skills will be necessary to guide your work. You must demonstrate an ability to provide clinical service within a continually changing health care environment. Your proven time management skills and demonstrated initiative will be an asset to this position. The caseload for all positions may be subject to change based on operational considerations. All candidates must clearly indicate their health care/acute care experience both in their cover letter and in their attached resume. The successful incumbent will be expected to provide 2-3 weeks availability for initial orientation and subsequently be able to commit to a minimum of 1-2 weekday/daytime shifts of ongoing availability, as well as the availability to work over peak times such as summer vacation and other holiday periods. Please speak to your availability directly in your cover letter or resume.