Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is a metropolitan hospital with over 600 inpatient beds. It is also the main site for urology & ophthalmology specialties. RGH is located next to the scenic Glenmore Reservoir in Southwest Calgary. RGH AH department works collaboratively with all clinical teams: Emergency, ICU/CCU, Medical/Surgical Units, Transition Units, Mental Health, Orthopaedics & the Acute Geriatric Units. The Speech Language Pathologist II role involves assessing, treating, & discharging patients. Job duties will be varied & will require a comprehensive range of skills. Your assessment & critical thinking skills will be necessary to guide your work. Your proven time management skills, demonstrated initiative & problem-solving skills will be an asset to this position as you will be working under minimal supervision. You will have a proven ability to work effectively within a continually changing, interdisciplinary, patient-centred environment. In addition to having strong clinical skills, we are looking for a clinician who can be an ideal team player. That means showing up with humility & vulnerability ready to take ownership of one’s actions & to learn from others. It means contributing to the healthy growth & development of the Speech Language Pathologist (S-LP) team (and the Department), by engaging in difficult conversations & being able to give & receive feedback while maintaining professionalism & working relationships. Our ideal candidate would also be hungry for the work, demonstrating an intrinsic work ethic & a desire to go above & beyond, never settling for the minimum required. Self-motivated, proactive, & dedicated to the team’s success. The caseload for all positions may be subject to change based on operational considerations.
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.
Classification: Speech Pathologist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Allied Health Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 22-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $47.40 Maximum Salary: $62.97 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:
6 months or more experience as an S-LP in adult urban acute care in-patient hospital setting within the past two years. Experience treating dysphagia and communication impairment in (older) adults. Experience working with geriatric populations. Proficient in MBS/VFSS. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years or more experience as an S-LP in an adult acute care hospital in-patient setting within the last three years. Experience working in medical-surgical units. Experience with FEES studies.
