Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Halvar Johnson Centre for Brain Injury is a 48 bed inpatient rehabilitation program. It is a high intensity program designed for people with a moderate to severe non-progressive acquired brain injury between the ages of 16-65. The program is a progressive and expanding service with a commitment to professional development and excellence. Reporting to the Unit Manager, you will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing client centered treatment programs for patients with acquired brain injury, participating as a key member of the interdisciplinary team. The Speech Pathologist II works with Complex Brain Injuries and Stroke patients with moderate to severe brain injuries. You will be involved in communication, voice, language therapies as well as swallowing therapy. You have good time management skills and the ability to manage a complex case load. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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 the planning, coordination and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients/clients, families, healthcare professionals and other partners. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will aid 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.

Transition Company:

Recovery Alberta

Classification:

Speech Pathologist II

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Halvar Johnson Centre for Brain Injury

Primary Location:

Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

03-DEC-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

12-JAN-2026

Temporary End Date:

01-AUG-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$43.38

Maximum Salary:

$57.63

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

You have strong communication and organization skills and a demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. You demonstrate excellent observation, organization and communication skills. You are able to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. You have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. CPR required - BLS for Health Care Providers Level C. You are physically capable of carrying out the duties of this position as you may be required to transfer, reposition and mobilize patients as well as manage behavioural problems resulting from the brain injury.

Preferred Qualifications:

Greater than six months experience in working in neurology with stroke and brain injured patients is desired. Preference to candidates who have swallowing and meal management experience. Please attach a resume and cover letter.