Speech-Language Pathologist - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Portage la Prairie, MB

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist operates with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team. The incumbent participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centered, goal orientated approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client’s home, school and other community settings.

The Speech-Language Pathologist may also provide clinical supervision and training for students and provisional members and participate in the education of other health care professionals.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba.
• Eligible for membership with Speech-Language & Audiology Canada.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Outlook/Email.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assessment, treatment, and/or management of dysphagia (for SLPs working in Adult Services).
• Completion of and ongoing advanced certification in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study-Adults, or willing to complete within a mutually agreeable timeframe (for SLPs working in Adult Services).
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services using a client-centered, goal-oriented approach for children and/or adult populations.
• Provides assessment, direct intervention, consultation, and public/parent/caregiver education and training in various settings (acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client's home, school, community).
• May provide clinical supervision and training for students and provisional members.
• Participates in the education of other healthcare professionals.
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods, and actions for unusual matters.
• Functions in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, values, and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Benefits

• Partnership with communities to provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and diverse community.
• Region offers a lifestyle that is safe, peaceful, beautiful, and fulfilling.
• Reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process may be requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level