Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult

Overview

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA), located in the heart of Manitoba, strives to provide timely, accessible, culturally safe, and reliable care throughout our vibrant, diverse communities. If you would like to support this mission while utilizing your expertise in Speech-Language Pathology for our adult clients, apply for the role of Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult, located in Beausejour, Manitoba. This is a full-time, permanent role with the following opportunities:

• collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external agencies to implement customized treatment programs
• educate clients, family, and staff regarding treatment and preventative techniques
• utilize a client-centered approach in which clients help define what optimal health and functioning means to them

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Work Location: Beausejour Health Centre

Department / Unit: Allied Health

Posting Category: Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Regional Manager Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult (SLP-A) is responsible for the coordination and provision of Speech-Language Pathology services to clients in facilities and communities within IERHA. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/services, the SLP-A is primarily involved in assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients.

Experience

• Recent experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (adult services) preferred
• Previous experience in an institutional setting and additional experience in a community therapy services setting preferred

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba
• Certifications by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology preferred

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) an asset but willing to train
• Skilled ability in the assessment, identification, and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting
• Must be able to work under stress and time constraints

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and/or classification. As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers). The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

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