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Job summary

Assess communication and swallowing disorders, plan and provide individual and group therapy, and maintain clinical records. Support therapy assistants, health care providers, and students, contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, and help develop and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Job details

Job Purpose The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation, and rehabilitation services for individuals with communication and/or swallowing disorders. Qualifications A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders. Registered and a member in good standing with the Regulatory College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologist of New Brunswick (RCASLPNB) and eligible for membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). Experience in dysphagia, including videofluoroscopic swallow studies is an asset. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. Key Responsibilities The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for: Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups. Maintaining clinical records and documentation. Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers. Participating in interdisciplinary care planning. Providing mentoring and support for students. Participating in developing, maintaining, and evaluating policies and procedures. Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices, and clinical guidelines. Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment: http://skyline/EmploymentBenefits/Pages/Terms-of-your-Employment-.aspx Competencies Identified By Horizon Health Network Analytical Thinking Flexibility Mentoring and Coaching Patient/Client Focus Planning and Prioritizing Work Problem Solving Teamwork and Collaboration Interested? Apply Today! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

Assess communication and swallowing disorders, plan and provide individual and group therapy, and maintain clinical records. Support therapy assistants, health care providers, and students, contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, and help develop and evaluate clinical policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

A master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders and current good-standing registration with the New Brunswick regulatory college are required; eligibility for membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada is also specified. Dysphagia experience, including videofluoroscopic swallow studies, is an asset, along with regular attendance, ability to perform the role, and a good work record.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Communication Disorder Assessment
• Swallowing Disorder Assessment
• Rehabilitation
• Therapy Planning
• Individual and Group Therapy
• Clinical Documentation
• Interdisciplinary Care Planning
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Patient Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare