Speech Pathologist II

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, renal, critical care, burns, emergency, transplant and trauma. This position will support a vast patient population through our regularized relief/float position. 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. Occasional weekend is required, the schedule may be negotiable, part time positions may afford up to full time hours on a casual basis. 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. Recent adult inpatient acute care experience within Alberta. Must be independent and proficient with clinical and instrumental (VFSS) swallowing assessments with demonstrated ability to manage challenging caseload demands within a fast-paced environment. Comfort discussing risks and benefits of oral vs non oral feeding with care team is required. The successful candidate will have recent experience completing standardized communication assessments and knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication options appropriate within acute care.

Experience with the complex medical patient populations (end of life, chronic disease management, post ICU, dementia) is an asset. Instrumental assessment (VFSS) competence is an asset. Please ensure your AHS career profile is updated and comprehensive, which includes your knowledge, experiences, and skills. Basic computer skills, and familiarity with Netcare, connect care, Outlook and other electronic medical records are preferred.