Speech Language Pathologist - Mission Public Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Why Fraser Health?

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We are currently looking to fill a Full Time opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist at Mission Public Health Unit located in Mission, BC.

Come work with us!

Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Detailed Overview:

Reporting to the designated Clinical Practice Leader, performs screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention and follow-up for preschool clients with hearing, communication, and related disorders, at various sites within Fraser Health, and in accordance with Speech/Language Pathology standards and scope of clinical practice; plans, implements, and records client treatment programs and progress in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team; provides guidance to Speech Language Assistants and education to patient's family, friends, and caregivers and attends and participates in team conferences as required; participates in promotion of early intervention activities and prevention of communication and related disorders; participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental program meetings, program planning, and approved research projects and maintains knowledge of current developments in Speech/Language Pathology.

Responsibilities:

• Performs screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up for clients with hearing, communication and related disorders in accordance with Speech/Language Pathology standards and scope of clinical practice.
• Plans, implements, and records client treatment programs in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains related records, documentation, and statistics.
• Advises members of the interdisciplinary team of significant changes in client's communicative status.
• Provides guidance to Speech Language Assistants.
• Provides information regarding client's communication disorder to family, friends, and caregivers.
• Participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental program meetings and committees.
• Participates in program planning for Speech/Language Pathology Services.
• Participates in approved research activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current developments in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Participates in graduate level student supervision as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved school of Speech Language Pathology. One (1) year recent related clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligible for membership in the Canadian and/or BC Association of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology (CASLPA and/or BCSLPA). Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a changing environment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.