Speech Language Pathologist

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr. - CAD $56.02/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Our SLPs are key members of our Allied Health team, working closely with other Allied disciplines like Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy as well as other members of our care teams to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being an SLP at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development. 

Your duties will include: 

• Assessment & Intervention: Provide direct, individualized assessment and therapy for adults with communication and/or swallowing disorders in acute and long-term care settings, using appropriate clinical tools and evidence-informed practices.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with care teams, patients, and families to develop treatment goals and care plans. Share findings and recommendations through verbal and written communication, and participate in rounds, conferences, and referrals.
• Education, Supervision & Mentorship: Educate patients, families, and staff about communication/swallowing issues. Support student learning through clinical supervision and assist with in-service education and interdisciplinary knowledge sharing.
• Documentation, Quality Improvement & Professional Growth: Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment stats. Engage in ongoing learning, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support research and department development projects.

• Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).

• Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary teams. 
• Works proficiently with patients and families to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders. 
• Provides supervision and teaching to students. 
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 
• Deals with others effectively. 
• Demonstrates physical ability to perform job duties. 

• Provides direct intervention for patients with communication and swallowing problems. 
• Utilizes appropriate assessment instruments to determine diagnosis and therapy program. 
• Maintains effective communication with all staff and collaborates with the treatment team, patients, and families. 
• Educates patients, families, and staff about communication and swallowing deficits and ongoing management. 

• Maintains an organized work environment and schedules patient sessions according to guidelines. 
• Reports patient care issues to the Professional Practice Leader and assists in identifying service improvement opportunities. 
• Responds to inquiries regarding the service and maintains accurate records and reports. 
• Stays updated with current knowledge through educational activities and assists in quality improvement initiatives. 
• Develops and evaluates in-service education and programs for patients and families. 
• Represents Communication Disorders on interdisciplinary committees and identifies site initiatives. 

 

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.