Speech Language Pathologist 18D (Casual) - Physical Medicine - QEH - 174336

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Casual Speech Language Pathologist 18D

(Physical Medicine)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Casual (UPSE) Position

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Speech Language Pathologist provides professional services to support rehab care based out of the QEH which includes a) identification, diagnosis, consultation, collaboration, intensive intervention/programming, case management, education and follow-up of patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties in a number of specialty service areas (inpatient/outpatient as deemed operationally necessary); b) promoting understanding of the hospital’s speech language pathology services; and c) fulfilling other related professional duties in the Physical Medicine Department.

Duties will include:

• providing direct client diagnosis and intervention services;
• administering and interpreting modified barium swallow studies;
• triaging and managing the care of rehab patients in both 1:1 and groups;
• participating in case conferences and/or case consultation with related professionals;
• completing necessary administrative duties required for speech language pathology with an emphasis on report writing;
• providing in-service presentations, workshops, etc. as requested;
• supervising SLP students, summer students, and volunteers;
• performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Master's degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Prince Edward Island (CASLPPEI).

Other Qualifications:

• Recent experience administering and interpreting modified barium swallow studies.
• Recent experience working with patients who have dysphagia in a hospital setting (acute care, rehab, outpatients).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in operating in a computerized environment.
• Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation.
• Must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Salary Range: $47.73 - $59.77 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: On Demand
Posting ID: 174336-0726QECO
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.