Speech Language Pathologist Masters

Position #: 172988
Expected Start Date: To Be Determined: Posted until Filled
Union: HSAS
Facility: Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Growth and Development Specialty Clinic
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Speech Language Pathologist - Masters $44.803 to $54.786
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Reporting directly to the Senior Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing diagnostic, therapeutic and consultative services to children with speech language and swallowing disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist works together with other staff as part of an interdisciplinary team. The Speech Lanaguage Pathologist may also work independently providing assessment, treatment and consultation throughout central and northern Saskatchewan. The Speech Language Pathologist consults extensively with parents and other service providers on effective strategies in the home and other programs the child participates in. "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
Education

• Master of Speech Language Pathology (SLP)

Licenses

• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist (RSLP)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work with clients and their families in highly emotional situations
• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Pediatric experience is an asset
• Experience treating children with developmental delays and disabilities an asset
• Travel required
• Registered/eligible with SK Assoc. of SLPs and Audiologists (SASLPA)
• Experience working with children individually and in small groups is an asset
• Experience working with adults in a workshop setting is an asset
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/

About Us

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.