Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a large teaching hospital. This position will report to the Assistant Manager of Allied Health and will be part of a strong interdisciplinary team that provides assessment and intervention to patients in a fast paced acute care environment. The Speech Language Pathologist II is an integral member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. This position is responsible for the management of inpatients with swallowing and communication difficulties in a challenging and exciting environment. The incumbent has the opportunity to influence practice through the provision of education and consultation services to the interdisciplinary team and supervision of students and therapy assistants. This position involves the ability to complete both bedside and instrumental assessments as well as various interventions related to swallowing disorders. The RAH Rehabilitation Department strives to provide excellence in patient centered care through ongoing education, support and implementation evidence based and best practice guidelines. The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a large teaching hospital. The Rehabilitation Services Department provides excellent learning opportunities through professional practice lead events as well supporting ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, the Pulse Fitness Centre and other ReVitalize activities.

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 planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aide 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.

• Classification: Speech Pathologist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 02-MAR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-MAR-2023
• Temporary End Date: 23-FEB-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 3.8
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.53
• Maximum Salary: $56.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of master\'s degree in Speech Language Pathology. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Additional Required Qualifications:

A Master\'s degree in Speech Language Pathology is required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists is required. Heart and stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Greater than 6 months experience with dysphagia in an adult acute care population is required. Experience completing Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies independently is required. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated problem-solving, planning and organizational skills are essential. Experience working successfully as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team is required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Must have the ability to assist with patient transfers and repositioning. Must be able to tolerate wearing a lead vest for up to 30 minutes. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with the marginalized population with a good understanding of inner city clients and resources is preferred. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience with Connect Care is preferred.

Please 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.

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