Speech Language Pathologist III

Job summary

Lead and support Speech-Language Pathology services at Red Deer Regional Hospital and rural Central Corridor sites, including staff mentorship, operational planning, and development of clinical standards. Maintain a clinical caseload serving adults with swallowing and communication disorders, provide coverage across acute care and long-term care settings, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Job details

Your Opportunity: An exciting leadership opportunity exists within Central Corridor for a Speech Language Pathologist III – Clinical Lead, based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. This role provides clinical and in-scope leadership for Speech Language Pathology services at Red Deer Regional Hospital and for several rural Central Corridor Sites, supporting high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Operations: Support the Allied Health Area Manager with day-to-day operations. Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to frontline staff. Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment. Assist with service planning, workflow optimization, and resource allocation. Clinical Practice: Maintain a clinical caseload managing adult patients with swallowing and communication disorders. Provide outpatient SLP services at Red Deer Regional Hospital. Clinical coverage at both RDRHC and Rural Sites in Acute Care and LTC as needed. Apply advanced clinical judgment and evidence-informed practice. Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Coordinate care to ensure efficient, effective patient outcomes. Build strong relationships with providers, patients, and families. Key Competencies: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities. Advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Ability to manage complexity and develop innovative solutions. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Additional Information: Travel within Central Zone required; fleet vehicle provided. Role spans multiple settings, offering a diverse clinical experience. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000 based on Return for Service. Visit rcif-hsaa.ca for details. Description: As a Speech Language Pathologist III, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral leader to other healthcare professionals (Speech Language Pathologists, Assistants). You will facilitate the development and ongoing monitoring of clinical standards of practice for speech-language pathology and patient (client, resident) care protocols in the department and geographical area. In collaboration with management, you will support the development, implementation and evaluation of the department's operational plan strategies. Classification: Speech Language Path III Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Speech Language Pathology Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $48.57 Maximum Salary: $67.33 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Additional Required Qualifications: As required. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in assessment and treatment of adult clients experiencing swallowing and communication difficulties.

What you’ll do

Lead and support Speech-Language Pathology services at Red Deer Regional Hospital and rural Central Corridor sites, including staff mentorship, operational planning, and development of clinical standards. Maintain a clinical caseload serving adults with swallowing and communication disorders, provide coverage across acute care and long-term care settings, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are required. Proficiency in assessing and treating adults with swallowing and communication difficulties is preferred; the role also calls for clinical leadership, advanced reasoning, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Speech-Language Pathology
• Clinical Leadership
• Staff Mentoring
• Clinical Assessment
• Swallowing Disorder Treatment
• Communication Disorder Treatment
• Advanced Clinical Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Evidence-Informed Practice
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Care Coordination
• Service Planning
• Workflow Optimization
• Resource Allocation
• Organizational Skills
• Patient-Centered Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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