Speech Language Pathologist

Are you someone who has a real passion for communication and speech therapy? Are you motivated to join a dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role? Are you interested in a career where you can make an impact on the well-being of others? If you have answered yes then we want you to keep reading.

 

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

 

Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).  Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

 

Fraser Health has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Speech Language Pathologist within Population and Public Health. This position will be based out of Abbotsford, BC.

 

In this position you will be responsible to perform screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention and follow-up for preschool clients with hearing, communication, and related disorders within Fraser Health, and in accordance with Speech/Language Pathology standards and scope of clinical practice.

 

Build on your education and career experience as you:

• Plan, implement, and record client treatment programs in collaboration with team members and client/family goals.
• Maintain related records, documentation, and statistics.
• Advise members of the team of significant changes in client’s communicative status.
• Provide guidance to Speech Language Assistants by ensuring standards are met, are familiar with program policies and directives through a process of orientation, and regular communication and updates.
• Participate on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental program meetings, committees and case conferences as requested.
• Participate in program planning for Speech/Language Pathology Services.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in Speech/Language Pathology and contributing to the improvement of care.
• Participate in graduate level student supervision as required.

To join this team you will have:

• Graduated from an approved Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
• A Clinic based model of service.
• Community experience.
• Multi-Clinician work sites.
• Excellent opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
• Competitive salary package.
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation.

 

Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.

 

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Reporting to the designated Clinical Practice Leader, performs screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention and follow-up for preschool clients with hearing, communication, and related disorders, at various sites within Fraser Health, and in accordance with Speech/Language Pathology standards and scope of clinical practice; plans, implements, and records client treatment programs and progress in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team; provides guidance to Speech Language Assistants and education to patient's family, friends, and caregivers and attends and participates in team conferences as required; participates in promotion of early intervention activities and prevention of communication and related disorders; participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental program meetings, program planning, and approved research projects and maintains knowledge of current developments in Speech/Language Pathology.

1. Performs screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up for clients with hearing, communication and related disorders in accordance with Speech/Language Pathology standards and scope of clinical practice by methods such as conducting screenings assessments, developing appropriate treatment plan based on assessment results and reporting required screenings, assessment, treatment, and follow-up and/or maintenance plan. Discharges the client as appropriate in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team and client/family goals.


2. Plans, implements, and records client treatment programs in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team and client/family goals, and communicates progress by methods such as noting changes in client files according to standards, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team on treatment and maintenance plans, and ensuring pertinent information is included in client file.


3. Maintains related records, documentation, and statistics. Prepares reports in accordance with established standards and procedures.


4. Advises members of the interdisciplinary team of significant changes in client's communicative status and/or any difficulties encountered in administering treatment, discharge planning, or follow-up.


5. Provides guidance to Speech Language Assistants by ensuring standards are met, are familiar with program policies and directives through a process of orientation, and regular communication and updates.


6. Provides information regarding client's communication disorder and subsequent treatment program(s) to family, friends, and caregivers and assists the client's family, friends, and caregivers in their interpretation of the communication disorder and the client's treatment program.


7. Participates on interdisciplinary/interdepartmental program meetings, committees and case conferences as requested by methods such as attending meetings, providing input, making recommendations and advocating for the goals and objectives of Speech/Language Pathology Services.


8. Participates in program planning for Speech/Language Pathology Services by methods such as attending meetings, identifying areas requiring further development, and providing input to the designated Clinical Practice Leader as requested.


9. Participates in approved research activities as requested by methods such as collaborating with speech/language pathology staff members and members of the interdisciplinary team and ensuring practices are consistent with approved research initiatives.


10. Maintains knowledge of current developments in Speech/Language Pathology by methods such as reviewing literature, consulting with clinical community experts, evaluating clinical practice, attending professional development activities, recommending new practices to the designated Clinical Practice Leader and contributing to the improvement of care in accordance with professional standards and requirements.


11. Participates in graduate level student supervision as required.


12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved school of Speech Language Pathology. One (1) year recent related clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current active registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. Eligible for membership in the Canadian and/or BC Association of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology (CASLPA and/or BCSLPA).

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.


• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both within and outside the organization.


• Ability to operate related equipment.


• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment and take initiative to ensure effective and timely delivery of services.


• Ability to operate related equipment.


• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.