Speech Pathologist II

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Cross Cancer Institute

📁: Audiology/Speech Therapy

📅   : ALB00334784 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 19, 2023 Post Date

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Classification: Speech Pathologist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Oncology Medicine

Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.00

Posting End Date: 26-JAN-2023

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 21-FEB-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: Varies

Shifts per cycle: Varies

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $42.53

Maximum Salary: $56.50

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

Minimum 3 year’s clinical experience in adult inpatient or outpatient acute care or rehabilitation area, (e.g., neurology, orthopedics, medicine, geriatrics, palliative care and home care). BCLS/CPR certification. It’s Your Move Patient Handling annual certification. MBSImp certified- VFSS standardized course. Previous experience in the past 12 months with triage and caseload management. Professional development within the past 12 months related to oncologic services, e.g. Head and Neck cancer management, speech and language assessment/management, and/or management of dysphagia. Ability to complete videofluroscopic studies (VFSS) independently. Experience in providing SLP in an interdisciplinary team is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and basic computer skills. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills, in a complex and ever-changing environment. A high level of physical effort may be required related to clinical caseload, including heavy lifting at times related to moving equipment and patients. Must have a good understanding of appropriate body mechanics and Its Your Move Patient Handling techniques and policies and be required to transfer/assist with lifting adults and/or children including bariatric patients. May be required to sit for prolonged periods and perform keyboarding/computer and headset use.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 5 year’s clinical experience in an adult inpatient or outpatient acute care or rehabilitation area. Minimum 2-3 years, Oncology experience, specifically pain and symptom control, head and neck cancers, cancers of central nervous system, and lymphedema management. Interpret VFSS using TIMS DICOM software (swallowing station). Experience in using virtual technology to support patient care. Experience with EPIC/Connect care electronic documentation.

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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