Speech-Language Pathologist - 213343
Speech-Language Pathologist - 213343
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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 SpeechLanguage Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/clientcentered speechlanguage 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 SpeechLanguage 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 areaspecific 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
Requirements
Employment Type
Gig
