Speech Language Pathologist
- Richmond, BC, Canada
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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate neurodiversity-affirming Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The primary need is for a pediatric SLP who is available to see clients on the weekends, or during the after school hours at our office in Richmond. However, there may also be opportunities for weekday hours, community services, teletherapy, or for those who want to work with adults.
Advantage SLP is a private clinic based out of the Steveston area. Our large team of therapists provides services in over 10 different languages, providing quality care in our office, over teletherapy and in the community. We see clients of all ages, from infants to seniors, with a wide range of communication, oral motor, or feeding/swallowing needs.
There is a need for candidates who speak French, Cantonese or Mandarin.
Services are provided 7 days/week, and there is a very supportive administrative team available. There are many opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
Duties
- Assess clients' speech, language, cognitive-communication or swallowing abilities
- Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
- Monitor progress regularly and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Document all assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately in accordance with CHCPBC regulations.
- Educate families and caregivers on strategies to support communication at home and in the community
Experience / Additional Skils
- Prior experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist is preferred. However, newer graduates are welcome to apply and mentorship will be provided.
- Candidates should be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Registration on the RASP (Registry of Autism Service Providers) is an asset: supervision is available if required.
- The ability to speak French, Cantonese and/or Mandarin is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Assess clients’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities, then develop individualized treatment plans and monitor and adjust them based on progress. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate clinical records, and educate families and caregivers on strategies to support communication.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC; prior experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome and mentorship is available. Registration with the Registry of Autism Service Providers and the ability to speak French, Cantonese, or Mandarin are assets.
Skills
- Speech-Language Assessment
- Language Assessment
- Cognitive-Communication Assessment
- Swallowing Assessment
- Individualized Treatment Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Treatment Adjustment
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Family and Caregiver Education
- Communication Support
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy
- Teletherapy
- French
- Cantonese
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
- Pediatric Therapy
- Adult Therapy
- Speech Assessment
- Language Assessment
- Cognitive-Communication
- Swallowing
- Feeding
- Oral Motor
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Progress Monitoring
- Multidisciplinary Teams
- Clinical Documentation
- CHCPBC
- RASP
- Registry of Autism Service Providers
- Mentorship
- Teletherapy
- Community Services
- French
- Cantonese
- Mandarin