Speech Therapist - (218764)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Victoria, BC is seeking a Speech Language Practitioner to prioritize referrals and implement treatment programs for patients. The successful candidate will require a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and must hold current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner in BC. Effective communication and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner in BC.
• Valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize referrals and assess patients.
• Develop and implement individual and group treatment programs.
• Provide treatment at multiple sites.

Skills

Effective communication verbal and written

Planning and instructional skills

Organizing treatment programs

Maintaining effective working relationships

Physical ability to fulfill duties

Education

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Speech Pathology, prioritizes referrals, assesses, and develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Provides treatment to patients at multiple sites.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner. Valid BC driver's license required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
• Ability to organize individual and group treatment programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships other professional disciplines, other hospital staff, patients and their families and representatives from external agencies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD781.pdf

https://jd.viha.ca/JD781.pdf