Speech Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Completes and maintains 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 SLP's 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 Speech Language Pathologist’s 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 orientated approach for children and/or adult populations.
• Provides 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.
• May provide clinical supervision and training for students and provisional members.
• Participates in the education of other health care professionals.
• 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.
• Functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Benefits

• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.