Speech Language Pathologist II

Your Opportunity:

Grow your career as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) as you enjoy a work life balance in rural Alberta. This is a multi-site position based out of the Bonnyville Community Health Services Site. This position provides services in Bonnyville Community Health Services and Bonnyville Healthcare Centre. This role is an integral member of our very supportive interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. Your days will be busy as you work to the full scope of practice of a SLP with clients who have various needs.

You will assess, create care plans and treat using evidence-based practices as you make a difference in the lives of your clients. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be required in building and maintaining relationships. Rural Alberta is beautiful, peaceful and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. Bonnyville is located on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and those of the Metis.

The Town’s motto – “it’s Multi-Natural” – refers to the Town’s celebration of its diverse cultural heritage and rich natural resources. Bonnyville is a great place to work, play and raise a family. It provides the perfect mix of community services through health, educational, recreation and cultural facilities. Surrounded by lakes and majestic boreal forest, Bonnyville offers visitors and locals a treasure trove of natural wonders.

If nothing feels better than making a difference in the lives of families in your own community, this could be the opportunity for you.

Description:

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 for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

New grads are welcome to apply, though one year of experience in a rural setting is preferred. Experience/training with preschool populations and working in a multi-disciplinary team. Generalist experience/training with dysphagia, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering and voice and resonance is an asset.