Speech Pathologist II

alberta health services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike storage

Transit on-site

Fitness centre

Wellness activities

Job summary

Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Rehabilitation Department. You will provide clinical practice both independently and as part of a collaborative team, serving inpatients with swallowing and communication challenges.

You will perform bedside and instrumental assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions, supervise students, and contribute to quality improvement and program development within a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
• Heart & Stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required.
• Six months of experience managing dysphagia in an adult inpatient acute care setting; or at least one acute care placement for new grads.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, planning and organizational abilities.
• Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary team; proficient with computers; Connect Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical practice for inpatients with swallowing and communication challenges.
• Perform bedside and instrumental assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare professionals and partners in rehabilitation planning.
• Supervise students and provide clinical guidance to staff as appropriate.
• Support quality improvement, service integration and program development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Connect Care

MS Office

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH).Our Rehabilitation Department is an integral part of the exceptional care delivered at the RAH.We are a collaborative team of OTs, PTs, Recreation Therapists, SLPs, and Therapy Assistants, driven by a commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Step into a vital role where you'll make a real impact on patient care. As part of the acute care team, you’ll manage inpatients with swallowing and communication challenges, playing a key role in their recovery journey. You'll perform both bedside and instrumental assessments, delivering timely, evidence-based interventions to support safe swallowing and effective communication. This is a rewarding opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. WHAT WE OFFER: A robust orientation and mentorship program that includes hands-on skill demonstration with a buddy, in-service education sessions, and access to a comprehensive library of clinically relevant learning materials. A chance to rotate through different areas, bringing variety and valuable experience across multiple clinical settings. A culture of ongoing professional development, supported by practice lead events, involvement in quality improvement initiatives, and further opportunities to rotate through other service areas. Opportunities to pursue advanced practice learning and participate in student supervision and mentorship. Wellness perks, including secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit station on-site, a fitness centre, and access to additional wellness activities.

Description:

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners. You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will participate in the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate. You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Heart & Stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Candidates must have at least six months of experience managing dysphagia in an adult inpatient acute care setting; or at least one acute care placement for new grads. Strong clinical reasoning skills are essential, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, planning, and organizational abilities. Must be experienced working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, while also being capable of practicing independently. Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is expected, and experience with Connect Care is preferred. As work tasks and charting are computer-based, candidates must be able to perform extensive repetitive motion tasks and tolerate long periods of sitting or standing. Candidates must be physically capable of assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, and able to tolerate wearing a lead vest for up to 30 minutes during procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with complex medical patient populations, including end-of-life care, chronic disease management, dementia and marginalized populations, along with a strong understanding of inner-city clients and available community resources, is preferred.