Speech Therapist - (223495)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nova Scotia seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to prioritize referrals, assess patient needs, and implement treatment programs. Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology and current licensure. The role focuses on delivering excellent patient care across multiple sites and requires effective communication and teamwork skills. A valid driver's license is also necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• Current licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner is mandatory.
• Valid BC driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize referrals and assess patient needs.
• Develop and implement treatment programs.
• Provide treatment at multiple sites.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and instructional skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Masters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

Current licensure from College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

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 with 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.