Speech Language Pathologist

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A Speech Language Pathologist is a health-care professional that treat patients with many types of communication and swallowing problems.

These problems may include speech sounds (how to speak words and sounds properly), language and literacy (how to understand meaning of words, reading and writing), social communication (learning about social rules like taking turns when speaking, not interrupting others), voice (adjusting the sound / tone and volume when speaking to another person), fluency (how well speech flows for example treating a patient with a stutter), feeding and swallowing (how well patients suck, chew and swallow food and liquid which can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss if not treated properly).

SLP's work in a variety of environments including private clinics, physician offices, hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, and rehabilitation centres such as long term health care facilities and community clinics.

Overall, SLPs are communication experts and help patients improve their communications skills and abilities in order to live a higher quality of life.

Speech Language Pathologists work in hospital and clinical settings throughout the province with the SHA as part of a multidisciplinary health-care team in order to provide the best patient care which may include Speech Language Pathology Assistants.

SLPs work in shifts in order to provide health-care coverage based on the needs of the facility or clinic and this may include days and weekends.

Opportunities to grow as a SLP include taking advanced courses to work in specialized areas such pediatrics and pursuing management and leadership positions.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (SASLPA)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competitive wages -$40.47 - $49.49 / Senior Speech Language Pathologist - $43.71 - $53.45

Recruitment incentives up $10,000 ($5,000 for Saskatoon and Regina) and relocation up to $3,000 is also available!

Defined-benefit Pension Plan

Paid Annual Vacation (starting at 3 weeks / yr)

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Extended Health and Dental Plan

Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO / HSAS Collective Agreement.

HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority offers a variety of full time and part time positions for Speech Language Pathologists.

Please note that the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency is posting this job on behalf of the Saskatchewan Health Authority .

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