Speech Language Pathologist Master Senior

Position # : 130590

Union: HSAS

Facility: La Ronge Health Centre

City/Town: La Ronge

Department: Speech Language Pathology

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist

• Masters Senior $46.774 to $57.195

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Regional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) develops speech language therapy plans for clients, guides and supports them and/or their caregivers in the implementation of these plans, and monitors client progress thereafter. The SLP works with, and provides support, resources, tools and referrals for, clients who have speech language delays or disorders, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Clients of the SLP are infants, preschool age children, and adults who have a speech language delay or disorder and/or who are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with ASD. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Experience working with other sectors and service providers

Experience working with both preschool and adult populations

Minimum of two years experience dealing with speech language delays or disorders

Experience working in a cross cultural, diverse environment

Education

Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Intermediate - Time management skills

Basic - Critical thinking skills

Intermediate - Written Communication Skills

Basic - Facilitation skills

Intermediate - Problem solving skills

Intermediate - Verbal communication skills

Intermediate - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt in diverse service delivery settings

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to travel on remote roads or fly in small aircraft to remote communities

Communicate and apply methods of Speech Language Pathology practice

Other Information

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

La Ronge is located approximately 241 km north of Prince Albert

For more information on the town of La Ronge please visit https://www.laronge.ca/

Registered/eligible with SK Assoc. of SLPs and Audiologists (SASLPA)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.