Speech-Language Pathologist

Position Summary
We have a part-time (0.80 FTE) opening for a Speech-Language Pathologist (S-LP) to support Inpatient Rehabilitation within the Rehabilitation Unit at Royal Inland Hospital.

This position works Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. This position will provide coverage until August 2025, or the return of incumbent.

What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities

A new graduate S-LP will have access to our Allied Health Transition to Practice Mentorship Program.
• Mentor support, including opportunity to develop a customized learning plan to support transition to practice.
• Regular virtual clinical mentorship office space to foster effective learning and collaboration and space for focused discussions.
• Paid protected hours where you can job shadow, complete learning, seek orientation opportunities, etc.
• B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

About the job:
Join a dynamic and dedicated team of caring professionals as an autonomous professional who has expertise in typical development and disorders of communication/swallowing as well as assessment and intervention in these areas. The Speech-Language Pathologist will work directly with clients and/or with their caregivers or other persons who regularly interact with these people for the purpose of creating environments that promote optimal communication and swallowing for adults requiring this care. The Speech-Language Pathologist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

About the location:
Proud to be Canada's Tournament Capital, the city of Kamloops is situated in the heart of the southern interior at the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is the 3rd largest city outside the Lower Mainland and is the centre of commercial trade and services for the region.

Qualfications
Full practicing registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).

One year’s clinical experience with adults in a hospital setting and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. New grads are also welcome to apply.

Valid Driver’s license where required.

Certified practice in VFSS and/or FEES as outlined by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professions of BC are an asset.