Speech Pathologist II - Neurosciences

The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from western and northern Canada. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized adult services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, orthopedics, renal, critical care, burns, transplant and trauma inpatient programs as well as the vast number of ambulatory clinics. This position is part of the centralized Allied Health Program responsible for the adult patient population and will support patients specifically who are within the neuroscience service area. Our site provides excellent learning opportunities through our monthly professional practice lead events as well as supports ongoing professional growth and quality improvement and encourages mentorship from the vast collective experiences of other professionals on site. The University of Alberta Hospital is centrally located in the capital city, the heart of the academic campus, Old Strathcona and the beautiful river valley. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, the Pulse Fitness Centre and other Revitalize activities. Please ensure your profile concisely outlines your qualifications, experiences and interests in this position. Additional inquiries can be directed to 780-407-6401.

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.

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).

Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated critical thinking, planning and organizational skills are essential. The qualified candidate will have adult acute care hospital care experience. You will be able to effectively prioritize a mixed caseload of dysphagia and communication disorders. You will have demonstrated a history of learning and have the fundamental skills for assessing and treating patients with dysphagia. Knowledge and experience completing instrumental dysphagia assessments (VFSS) is required. Your quality of work must meet departmental and organizational expectations. Demonstrated clarity in your communication, organization and consistency of ideas, both verbally and written, including clinical documentation, is required. You must be highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. You must be able to act quickly and decisively using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to utilize strong judgment by analyzing facts, considering the impact, and arriving at a sound conclusion, seeking counsel when appropriate. You can work independently and as a part of the team creating strong, effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. You are a reliable worker who uses time effectively and is able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.

Experience with the complex medical patient populations (end of life, chronic disease management, post ICU, dementia, emergency department) is an asset. Instrumental assessment (VFSS) competence is an asset. Please ensure your AHS career profile is comprehensive, which includes your knowledge, experiences and skills. Basic computer skills, and familiarity with Connect Care is preferred. You have effective teaching skills that include experience with supporting students.