Therapy Assistant

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated, adaptable, and collaborative Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join the Adult Speech-Language Pathology team at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. This is a 0.6 FTE, part-time position working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Working under the clinical supervision of Speech-Language Pathologists, the SLPA will support the delivery of adult speech language pathology services across outpatient rehabilitation, acute care and community-based programs, with potential to support virtual care services. This position requires an individual who is comfortable working independently, demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, and can effectively manage a varied caseload across multiple service settings. The successful candidate will build positive therapeutic relationships with clients and caregivers while working collaboratively with Speech-Language Pathologists, physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, community partners, and other healthcare team members to support client-centered care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes. In addition, the incumbent will provide supervision and mentorship to therapy assistant students.

Description:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.