Speech Pathologist Ii - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

This is your opportunity to be part of an exciting pediatric program that services communities across the Edmonton Zone.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) you will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team and be responsible for addressing communication concerns through assessment, intervention, consultation and education.

You will also be responsible for maintaining clinical data and electronic documentation.

Using a client and family centered approach, you will provide clinical direction children and families, therapy assistants, and support persons identified as potential agents of change.

Services are goal driven and focused on improving function for participation in everyday activities.

As a Pediatric SLP, you will establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues, medical staff, and healthcare practitioners to support care planning, progress and discharge.

You will work in partnership with families and community partners as appropriate, to facilitate referrals and connections to other services.

Description:

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of a collaborative team, which may include external partners.

You will be responsible for providing prevention, health promotion, identification, assessment, intervention, and case management.

You will participate in planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners.

Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aide you in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to other staff as appropriate.

You will use your clinical expertise to inform ongoing quality improvement, service integration, and program development.

Classification: Speech Pathologist II
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Pediatric Speech Therapy
Primary Location: East Edmonton Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

56

Posting End Date: 05-JAN-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 15-JAN-2023

Temporary End Date: 26-JAN-2024

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 33
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.58
Maximum Salary: $55.25
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous work experience in a pediatric Speech Language Pathology setting. Experience with Meditech and/or use of an EMR.