Speech-Language Pathologist (227831)
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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 and under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator and as a member of multidisciplinary health care teams the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
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 from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
Valid BC Drivers License
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.
- Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team with other staff and with patients/clients caregivers/families and other community organizations.
- Utilize sound judgment tact and empathy.
- Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
- Foster and promote good public relations.
- Problem solve and resolve conflict.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently organize workload and establish priorities.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
- Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
- Act as a resource person.
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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
