Speech-Language Pathologist - Sea to Sky
About The Position
Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, works in a team based environment, assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders for adult clients in home, facilities, community or clinic settings. Completes client reports, educates client/family, provides counseling and consultation, and presents lectures. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, risk management and research, and provides orientation to new team members and Speech-Language Pathology students.
Requirements
- Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
- Two (2) years recent related speech language practice dealing with adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Broad knowledge of evidence based practice.
- Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
- Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Sound knowledge base of neurological conditions, complex chronic diseases and acquired brain injury management.
- Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and influence group and inter-group processes, decision making and problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, team members, other groups and community agency personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related computer equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, clients/families/residents.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders for adult clients in home, facilities, community or clinic settings.
- Completes client reports.
- Educates client/family.
- Provides counseling and consultation.
- Presents lectures.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, risk management and research.
- Provides orientation to new team members and Speech-Language Pathology students.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
