Speech Pathologist II

Operating out of seven community sites across the city of Calgary and surrounding areas of Cochrane, Airdrie, and Chestermere, the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Program provides services to children and youth that align with provincial health priorities. If you are dynamic Speech Language Pathologist who loves to work with children, this position might be just what you are looking for! As one of our SLPs, you will provide assessment and intervention services to children working both independently and as part of an inter-professional team. Our team members work collaboratively to provide services grounded in best practice and work closely with families in a family centered care model. The scope of practice in this community program ranges from basic to advanced in a variety of intervention areas. As a new team member, you will be highly supported by our Clinical Practice Leader, and you will find opportunities to grow your skills and make your mark as you contribute to a healthy Alberta. This is a community-based program and travel between sites may be required. Our therapists are involved in a variety of programs and some evening work may be required.

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).

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team including families. Self-direction, independent problem solving and decision-making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic, fast paced, multidisciplinary environment. Actively integrate patient and family centered care principles in all areas of practice including clinical decision-making and effective communication. Create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Values of AHS: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety. Practice according to clinical practice standards.

Experience (within the last 2 years) working within a community health setting with a pediatric population. Experience working with Therapist Assistants. Experience supervising SLP students.