Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services, including the development of goals and objectives and standards, resource utilization, program planning and quality assurance. Provides work direction to designated staff as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.

Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university;

Knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, including swallowing assessments and therapy, communication aids, management of neurological disorders, and voice assessment and therapy;

Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement;

Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years working with adult clients/patients; or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation for any direct reports
• Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs
• Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families
• Utilize sound judgement, tact and empathy
• Demonstrate good observational and assessment skills
• Prioritize and organize work for self and others
• Assign and delegate work appropriately
• Foster and promote good public relations
• Problem solve and resolve conflict
• Deal with others effectively
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2710.pdf