Speech Language Pathologist Job Maple Ridge area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist to support Population & Public Health to serve the following regions:

Maple Ridge
Tri-Cities
North Surrey
Langley
North Delta
South Delta
Abbotsford
Chilliwack
Mission

Benefits

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
Benefit Portability:
Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
Immediate Pension Enrollment:
Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
Maternity Top-Up:
Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
Additional employee discounts and perks available

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 by methods such as conducting screenings assessments, developing appropriate treatment plan based on assessment results and reporting required screenings, assessment, treatment, and follow-up and/or maintenance plan. Discharges the client as appropriate in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team and client/family goals.

Plans, implements, and records client treatment programs in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team and client/family goals, and communicates progress by methods such as noting changes in client files according to standards, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team on treatment and maintenance plans, and ensuring pertinent information is included in client file.

Maintains related records, documentation, and statistics. Prepares reports in accordance with established standards and procedures.

Advises members of the interdisciplinary team of significant changes in client's communicative status and/or any difficulties encountered in administering treatment, discharge planning, or follow-up.

Provides guidance to Speech Language Assistants by ensuring standards are met, are familiar with program policies and directives through a process of orientation, and regular communication and updates.

Provides information regarding client's communication disorder and subsequent treatment program(s) to family, friends, and caregivers and assists the client's family, friends, and caregivers in their interpretation of the communication disorder and the client's treatment program.

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