Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-67525a - External

BARGAINING UNIT: SCHP

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: Centracare

FACILITY: Centracare

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

CLASSIFICATION: Speech Language Pathologist 1 (SL01)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day; Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $38.7426 to $48.7963 per hour

JOB PURPOSE: The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and rehabilitation services for individuals with communication and / or swallowing disorders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for:

• Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Providing mentoring and support for students
• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures
• Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by June 11, 2023.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-67525a-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

Horizon Health Network