Speech Pathologist II

The Speech-Language Pathology Department at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to creating an engaging and psychologically safe workplace environment. With a large team of Speech-Language Pathologists and SLP Assistants, it is a great place for learning and growing professionally. This job posting is for a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology (SLP II) Clinician. The Peds SLP team at the Glenrose values patient and family centered care, empowering caregivers and early access to communication supports. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessment and treatment of children with complex communication needs in the context of pediatric ambulatory clinics and outpatient treatment program. Eating, feeding, and swallowing experience, and AAC experience is not required, but would be an asset.

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).

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of a pediatric Speech‑Language Pathologist in a clinical setting. Ability to actively engage with children during assessment and treatment, including participating in play‑based, floor‑based, and movement‑based activities. Ability to bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, and transition between positions as required to interact at a child’s physical level. Ability to use hands and arms for therapeutic play, demonstration of activities, handling toys/materials, and interacting with children and caregivers. Ability to tolerate periods of standing, walking, and sitting throughout the workday. Ability to meet the physical and functional demands of the position on a regular basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary pediatric healthcare team.

Experience with Feeding/Swallowing and/or AAC would be beneficial.