Job Description

Your Opportunity:This is an exciting opportunity within the Edmonton Zone Allied Health, Pediatric Community Rehabilitation (PCR) Team. Reporting to the Manager, the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Team Lead works primarily onsite to: Support staff to provide high quality, evidence-informed practice aligning with department and organization vision, mission and values. Model and encourages approaches that mobilize and sustain effective teamwork and collaborative practice. Engages with the team, patients and families to address and resolve conflict. Mentor and support skill development to facilitate delivery of effective clinical services to children, youth, and families. Maintain a component of clinical service provision and consults on complex patient care scenarios. Work with staff to implement supported and leading practices and participates in zone and provincial initiatives. Coordinate the day-to-day planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of services - including but not limited to orientation, waitlist management, workload/utilization, system training, resource/materials management and organization of student placements. Advise the manager in operational decision-making and assists in responding to trends, issues and opportunities to meet population need. Coordinate professional development and provides input regarding staff and team performance. Work with the PCR Managers and other Team Leaders to: Identify opportunities for improving clinical, team and program processes and practices. Implement quality improvement initiatives, program development, evaluation and knowledge translation within the program. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal/external stakeholders and service partners to achieve client and program goals.Description:As a Speech Language Pathologist Team Lead, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral leader to other healthcare professionals (Speech-Language Pathologists and Assistants). You will facilitate the development and ongoing monitoring of clinical standards of practice for speech-language pathology and patient (clients/residents) care protocols in the department and geographical area. In collaboration with management, you will support the development, implementation and evaluate the department\'s operational plan strategies.

• Classification: Speech Lang Path Team Lead
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health - Pediatric Community Rehabilitation
• Primary Location: Northgate Centre
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.46
• Maximum Salary: $61.62
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: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). Additional Required Qualifications:BLS Health Provider certification Minimum 5 years\' clinical experience in a Pediatric Speech Language Pathology service delivery setting. Strong organization and time management skills. A demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development, as well as demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, coach and/or facilitate practice growth in others. Preferred Qualifications:As requiredPlease note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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