Speech Pathologist II
- Classification: Speech Pathologist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Medicine and surgery
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-DEC-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 29-DEC-2022
- Temporary End Date: 29-SEP-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.53
- Maximum Salary: $56.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of 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:A Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology is required. Current registration with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists is required. Heart and stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated problem-solving, planning and organizational skills are essential. Greater than 6 months experience with dysphagia in an adult acute care population is required. Experience completing Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies independently is required. Experience working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team is required. Demonstration of strong critical thinking is required. Ability to assist with patient transfers and repositioning is required. Ability to tolerate wearing a lead vest for up to 30 minutes is required. Please ensure your AHS career profile is updated and comprehensive, which includes your knowledge, experiences, and skills.
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. Basic computer skills, and familiarity with Netcare, 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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