Speech Language Pathologist I - St. John's, Canada - Eastern Health

Eastern Health
Eastern Health
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St. John's, Canada

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Description

Location:
Janeway Childrem's Hospital

Speech Language Pathologist I

Children's and Women's Health Program, Rehabilitation Division

Temporary Part-Time (until November 23, 2023, with the possibility of extension)

01267RP1

Hours
37.50 bi-weekly (3.75 hour days)

Salary
CG-41 ($ $44.57)

Competition Number

Posted Date
9 February 2023

Closing Date
16 February 2023


About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people.

The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services.

At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province.

To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.


Job Summary

Reporting to the Division Manager of the Children's and Women's Health Program, this position will provide Speech-Language Pathology services to pre-school children with physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, musculoskeletal and developmental disorders.

Duties include assessment, diagnosing and treating communication and language disorders in preschool children.

Client management includes identifying functional issues, completion of assessments, setting goals and objectives, providing intervention, establishing outcomes and follow up plan in consultation with client and family.

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is an integral member of the Children's Rehab Team and participates with other team members to ensure a comprehensive service is provided to patients.

The SLP will be required to provide consultation into the childcare settings and home environment. This position maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Speech Language Pathology for integrity and professional practice issues. This SLP will be required to attend Travelling Clinics.


Job Demands
Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required (i.e. lifting up to 25 lbs. while carrying boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment for group work activities, and being able to interact with children on a level they can relate to which includes floors and physical activities).
Constantly sits to consult with clients, conduct therapeutic sessions, work on the computer or drive to meetings/home visits and occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions (i.e. working with small children).


Job Qualifications
Graduation with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an approved/recognized program.
Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.


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Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at press 5 then press 2 (long distance outlining how we can help.
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