Speech Pathologist II
- Classification: Speech Pathologist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Rehabilitation and Allied Health
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 16-APR-2024
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 26-APR-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Recent adult inpatient acute care experience within Alberta. Must be independent and proficient with clinical and instrumental (VFSS) swallowing assessments with demonstrated ability to manage challenging caseload demands within a fast-paced environment. Comfort discussing risks and benefits of oral vs non oral feeding with care team is required. The successful candidate will have recent experience completing standardized communication assessments and knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication options appropriate within acute care.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with the complex medical patient populations (end of life, chronic disease management, post ICU, dementia) is an asset. Instrumental assessment (VFSS) competence is an asset. Please ensure your AHS career profile is updated and comprehensive, which includes your knowledge, experiences, and skills. Basic computer skills, and familiarity with Netcare, connect care, Outlook and other electronic medical records are preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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