Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric

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Site:  Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Work Location:

Selkirk Community Health

Department / Unit:  Allied Health

Posting Category:  Clinical

Union:  MGEU

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

FTE:  1.0

Anticipated

Shift:  Days

Annual Base

Hours:

1885

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (IERHA), located in the heart of Manitoba, strives to provide timely, accessible, culturally safe, and reliable care throughout our vibrant, diverse communities. Is this a mission you’d like to support while utilizing your expertise in Speech-Language Pathology for our pediatric clients? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric, located in Selkirk, Manitoba.

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and external agencies to provide preschool Speech-Language Pathology services within the region

promote prevention, early identification, and efficient community-based intervention for communication disorders

utilize a client/family-centered approach in which clients and their family members help define what optimal health and functioning means to them

The successful candidate for this role will benefit from a Monday through Friday schedule, 15 days of vacation after the first year, and a comprehensive health, dental, and pension benefits package. A generous relocation allowance is also available for qualifying candidates.

Selkirk is located approximately 20 minutes north of Winnipeg, nestled alongside the Red River. This charming town is the entryway to Manitoba’s lake country, home to our “inland oceans”, Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. Manitobans flock to this area of the province year-round for the abundance of fishing, boating, and other recreational opportunities. With numerous events throughout the year, places to shop and eat, and a charming and walkable downtown, there’s always something to do in Selkirk.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Regional Manager Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult (SLP-A) is responsible for the coordination and provision of Speech-Language Pathology services to clients in facilities and communities within IERHA. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/services the SLP-A is primarily involved in assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients.

Experience

Recent experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (adult services) preferred

Previous experience in an institutional setting and additional experience in a community therapy services setting preferred

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba or ability to obtain

Eligibility for membership in Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) or the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred

Qualifications and Skills

Skilled ability in the assessment, identification, and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses

Previous experience working with pediatric clients preferred

Physical Requirements

Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.

Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the…