Speech Pathologist II

This position reports directly to the Manager of Unit 35 (Rehabilitation) and the Area Manager Allied Health Red Deer Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of adult clients with swallowing and communication difficulties in two clinical settings: 1. Unit 35 Inpatient Rehabilitation (3 days per week): the SLP works within an interdisciplinary team providing client centered, intensive rehabilitation for clients with neurological injury. 2. Rural Communities (1 - 2 communities served 2 days per week): the SLP works across the continuum of care in each community (acute care, long term care, outpatient rehabilitation, supportive living and home care) providing client centered care for adult clients. The SLP works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members in each setting and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. Effective self-management skills and flexibility are also essential in this position. The SLP will ensure that their clinical practice is evidence based and meets professional standards of practice. You will be working within a very cohesive team in a collaborative and supportive environment. Central Zone SLP service is a multisite program, and rural locations may change based on program needs.

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.

Proficiency in clinical and instrumental (VFSS) swallowing assessment and treatment. Experience in the assessment and treatment of adult clients experiencing acquired communication impairments. Experience with stroke/neurology. Experience with neurology and stroke preferred. Experience working in rehabilitation preferred.