Speech Pathologist II

JOIN OUR TEAM at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) - A Leader in Specialized Patient Care. The RAH is proud to be Western Canada’s largest and busiest hospital, serving a diverse population from a vast catchment area that spans one-third of Canada’s land mass. As a teaching hospital, we are committed to continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Each year, over 500,000 patients receive expert care through our wide range of specialized programs, including Level 2 Trauma/ICU, Accredited Stroke Program, Orthopedic, General and Neurosurgery, the CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU, the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Indigenous Health Program, and many other dynamic inpatient and outpatient clinical areas. You will be part of a strong interdisciplinary team that provides assessment and intervention to patients with swallowing disorders in a challenging and exciting outpatient environment. You will have the opportunity to influence practice through the provision of education and consultation services to the interdisciplinary team and supervision of students and therapy assistants. You will complete bedside and instrumental assessments as well as various interventions related to swallowing disorders. Our Rehabilitation Department is an integral part of the exceptional care delivered at the RAH. We are a collaborative team of OTs, PTs, Recreation Therapists, SLPs, and Therapy Assistants, driven by a commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care. WHAT WE OFFER: A robust orientation and mentorship program that includes hands-on skill demonstration with a buddy, in-service education sessions, and access to a comprehensive library of clinically relevant learning materials. A culture of ongoing professional development, supported by practice lead events, and involvement in quality improvement initiatives.

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).

Heart and stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Greater than 6 months experience with dysphagia in an adult outpatient or acute care population is required. Experience completing Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies independently is required. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated problem-solving, planning and organizational skills are essential. Experience working successfully as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team is required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience with Connect Care is preferred. Must have the ability to assist with patient transfers and repositioning. Must be able to tolerate wearing a lead vest for up to 30 minutes.

As Required.