Speech Language Pathologist

Requisition ID: 414430

Position Number: SPEECHLANGADULT_04

Posting End Date: Upen Until Filled

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Community Health Office

Department / Unit: Allied Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To be determined - Indefinite

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

Subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Regional Manager Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (Adult) (“SLP-A”) is responsible for the coordination and provision of Speech-Language Pathology services to clients in facilities and communities within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (“IERHA”). In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/services the SLP-A is primarily involved in assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients. In addition, the SLP-A is involved in education of clients, family, other health care staff and auxiliary staff with regard to speech-language treatment, the management of the client’s health problems, and preventative techniques. The primary goals are the promotion of health and the preservation or restoration of function needed by individuals of all age groups and with varying health problems to maintain or increase independence within their home or community. The SLP-A’s practice will be based upon a client centered approach that emphasizes the involvement of clients in defining what optimal health and functioning means to them. The position of SLP-A functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Manitoba
• Eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba
• Certifications by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology preferred
• Knowledge of computer systems and current and related software applications
• Three (3) years recent experience in the field of Speech-Language Pathology – Adult services preferred
• Previous experience in an institutional setting required and additional experience in a community therapy services setting preferred.
• Skilled ability in the assessment, identification and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multidisciplinary team based working environment.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and as a team member in a variety of environments.
• Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job required.
• Province of Manitoba Class V driver’s license and access to a vehicle to provide services within the IERHA as needed.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.