Speech-Language Pathologist - North Shore

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

17h • CA$45 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders. Completes client reports, educates clients/family, provides counselling and consultation, and presents lectures. Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds, risk management and research, and provides leadership to new employees 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).
• Broad knowledge of evidence based practice.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Basic knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Completes client reports.
• Educates clients/family.
• Provides counselling and consultation.
• Presents lectures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds, risk management and research.
• Provides leadership to new employees 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed