Speech Pathologist II

This position offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting pediatric program that services communities across the Edmonton Zone. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide assessment, consultation, intervention and education services to children, youth and families with communication concerns. Our teams work collaboratively to offer evidence informed universal, targeted and personalized service options with a focus on client centered, functional goal setting and improved participation outcomes. Families are involved in decision making and are empowered to be active participants in the rehabilitation process. As a member of the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation team, you may be asked to support SLP service planning and participate in mentoring of colleagues and students, will establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues, medical staff, and healthcare practitioners to support care planning, progress, and discharge, will work in partnership with families and community partners, as appropriate, to facilitate referrals and connections to other services, will be responsible for maintaining clinical data and electronic documentation. The successful applicant practices in alignment with regulatory standards and legislation as well as professional, organizational and program policies, procedures and practice guidelines (including meeting workload targets). As such, the incumbent must achieve a successful passing grade in observations of clinical practice in the probationary/trial period and annually.

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).

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate proficiency in: Interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with team members, including families and community partners. 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 environment. Integration of patient and family centered care principles in all areas of practice Practice according to clinical practice standards and consistent with the Values of AHS: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety.

Preference will be given to applicants with recent pediatric experience and knowledge of/use of an EMR.