Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Provides quality Speech-Language Pathology services, consistent with discipline and professional standards, including: prevention, identification, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, counselling, treatment, management and education of communication and swallowing disorders; education and supervision of students and professionals; consultation with and referral to other professionals; and research. Maintains professional accountability, professional judgment and reasoning with a high-level of communication and collaboration.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited/recognized university is required.
- Completion of, and ongoing participation in relevant courses, workshops, etc., to address continuing education requirements of CASLPM and specialization required for service provision.
- Must be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with relevant population is preferred.
- Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Membership in other professional organizations is encouraged; for example, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Responsibilities
- Prevention, identification, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, counselling, treatment, management and education of communication and swallowing disorders
- Education and supervision of students and professionals
- Consultation with and referral to other professionals
- Research
- Maintains professional accountability, professional judgment and reasoning with a high-level of communication and collaboration
Benefits
- May be required to work extended hours.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
