Speech-Language Pathologist, Acute (234046)
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Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose 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 the Speech-Language Pathologist Acute provides speech-language pathology services to patients in acute care settings. This role includes identifying assessing diagnosing and treating communication and/or swallowing disorders and providing relevant consultation and/or education for patients families caregivers and staff within professional scope of practice and in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC Standards of Practice. This position prioritizes referrals assesses develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for the assigned partnership with Community Health Services and/or Long-Term Care the Speech-Language Pathologist Acute supports the transition of patients between acute care long-term care and community settings.
The Speech-Language Pathologist Acute contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives in accordance with established standards of practice Island Health policies and work-related processes procedures and guidelines including safety and quality protocols.
- Graduation from a recognized university program in Speech-Language Pathology; and
- Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients families the public medical staff and multi-disciplinary teams using verbal written and computer-based communication. Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills to promote collaboration and effective problem-solving in multi-disciplinary settings.
- Judgment: Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgment with empathy tact and integrity when dealing with patients and their families/caregivers. Ability to promote culturally safe patient focused care by incorporating an understanding of cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences patient advocacy and social justice concerns to enhance service provision and decision making.
- Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex multi-disciplinary environment.
- Organization: Demonstrated ability to independently organize work set objectives problem-solve and establish priorities in a complex continuously changing environment. Manages time and resources effectively to consistently complete tasks with accuracy in the interest of ensuring effective and timely delivery of services.
- Equipment: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment including computerized systems Microsoft Office Suite applications and clinical software programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
- Physical Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
