Speech-Language Pathologist

Island Health

  • Courtenay, BC Comox, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Close DateLocationComox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End TimeAs RequiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 - $52.81Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateSep. 17 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services, including the development of goals and objectives and standards, resource utilization, program planning and quality assurance. Provides work direction to designated staff as required.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceCurrent licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university;Knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, including swallowing assessments and therapy, communication aids, management of neurological disorders, and voice assessment and therapy;Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement;Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years working with adult clients/patients; orAn equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And Abilities
  • Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation for any direct reports
  • Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs
  • Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families

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