Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric

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)

Qualifications and Skills

Physical Requirements

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.