Speech Pathologist II

Alberta Health Services


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Red Deer, AB
Contract type: Full time
Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists in Central Zone as a Speech Language Pathologist responsible for the management of adult clients referred with swallowing and communication difficulties. Services will be provided in two to four rural communities within Central Zone and will span the continuum of care: acute care hospital sites, long term care sites, and outpatients. The position will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams in each community to manage caseload and ensure efficient service delivery. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount in this role. Sound clinical judgement and critical thinking combined with the ability to create innovative solutions for complex challenges are also essential in this position. Central Zone SLP service is a multisite program and locations may change based on program needs.

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.

Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Speech Pathologist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Speech Language Pathology - Rural Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 04-DEC-2024 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 14-DEC-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $43.38 Maximum Salary: $57.63 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in assessment and treatment of adult clients experiencing swallowing and communication difficulties.

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