Speech - Language Pathologist (Casual) - Speech Language Pathology - Public Health - 171658

Open to the Public

Casual Speech-Language Pathologist 18D

Health PEI

Location – Public Health, Various Locations Across PEI

Casual on Demand

(Commencing Immediately)

(To Create a Casual List (UPSE)

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.

This position consists of professional services which includes identification, diagnosis, programming, consultation, case management and follow-up of preschool and adult clients with communication difficulties. Clients demonstrate communication concerns, involving - articulation, language, voice, stuttering, and augmentative and alternative communication. The adult clients we serve may also have communication and memory difficulties associated with conditions that are progressive in nature or due to traumatic brain injury.

Duties will include:

• Providing direct client diagnostic and intervention services, as well as consultative services as appropriate;
• Providing information, and recommendations, and programming to clients, their families and other professionals, making referrals to other services as required.
• Participating on teams, with families and related professionals to provide collaborative family centered care for clients;
• Completing necessary administrative duties required for speech-language pathology with an emphasis on clinical documentation;
• Educating the community regarding communication difficulties and advocating for clients’ needs;
• Providing presentations, workshops, and educational sessions as requested;
• Participating on various committees and teams associated with our clients and programs.
• Providing clinical education opportunities and support for program Assistants, S-LP students, and volunteers;
• Participating in program development and planning, as well as statistic collection to inform annual reports, program directions and new initiatives.
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Registered to practice or eligible for registration with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Prince Edward Island (CASLPPEI).
• Clinical experience working in speech-language pathology with preschool children and adults, along with their families and support persons.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
• Must be proficient with computer software programs, word processing, and electronic mail.
• Familiarity with productivity reporting related to client visits and other work activities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Excellent previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience and certification with programs, such as the Hanen Programs, will be considered an asset.
• Understanding of family centered care with knowledge of functional assessment and treatment strategies desired.
• Experience working collaboratively with families and other professionals, especially for pre-school clients with complex needs, will be considered an asset
• Continuing education activities and experience that reflect interest in preschool and adult communication areas relevant to this position will be considered an asset.

Please Note: 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: 171658-1225PHCO

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.