Speech Pathologist II

Your Opportunity:

This Speech Pathologist II position is a part of the dynamic Audiology and Children’s Allied Health program within the South Zone of Alberta Health Services. Based out of the Lethbridge office, our multidisciplinary team consists of Audiology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and Therapy Assistants. Our pediatric program follows the AHS Rehabilitation Model of Care with a primary focus on birth to 6 years of age, with limited services for those aged 6 through 18. New graduates are well supported by our multidisciplinary team and are welcome to apply for this position.

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 the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid 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.

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).

As required.

Previous community pediatric experience is an asset.