Speech Pathologist II

The South Health Campus (SHC) is more than just a “hospital”. It is a campus environment and includes inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention and public health learning opportunities for the community. The SHC has 4 pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient & Family Centred Care, and Innovation. These pillars are guiding the development and delivery of service to all patients and families at SHC. The Speech Language Pathology team provides services to the in-patient acute care units as well as outpatient clinics. This position provides coverage with the adult population in our in-patient acute care units. Under general supervision from the Allied Health Assistant Manager, this position is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the service as well as development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment programs according to professional practice standards. This position works with many inter-disciplinary teams and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong self-management skills and flexibility are also essential. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.

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).

Alberta Heart and Stroke: Basic Life Support- Healthcare Provider Level C. Must be able to prioritize and manage caseload efficiently and proficiently.

Competent and independent performance of Modified Barium Swallow studies. Experience with adult dysphagia. Experience working in acute inpatient setting. MBS ImP training. FEES training and competencies. Experience with clinical software including Epic (Connect Care), Nuance PS360 (dication), Millennium Scheduler. Experience working with Therapy Assistants.