Speech Language Pathologist II

Job summary

Assess, diagnose, plan, coordinate, and deliver speech, language, and swallowing care for patients and families. Develop and provide treatment and rehabilitation strategies in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, while supporting quality care and recovery.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As a Speech Language Pathologist II, you will provide clinical professional practice both independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing clinical speech, language, and dysphagia services. You will be involved in assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, and the facilitation of referrals to appropriate community support. In consultation with patients and families, you will determine appropriate treatment and rehabilitation strategies directed towards improving patient function and supporting recovery. Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will promote quality care in alignment with professional practice standards and in accordance with Covenant Health's mission, vision, and values. Description: Description: The Speech Language Pathologist II provides identification, assessment, planning, coordination and delivery of care services to clients and families affected by communication and swallowing disorders. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Speech Language Pathologist II Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Rehab Medicine Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $47.40 Maximum Salary: $62.97 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is required. Member in good standing of the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists required. Additional Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Previous experience in Speech Language Pathology service delivery in acute care. Preferred Qualifications: One-year previous work experience in Speech Language Pathology service delivery in acute care. Experience with relevant clinical applications such as Netcare and Connect Care.

What you’ll do

Assess, diagnose, plan, coordinate, and deliver speech, language, and swallowing care for patients and families. Develop and provide treatment and rehabilitation strategies in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team, while supporting quality care and recovery.

Requirements

A master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active registration with a practice permit from the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists are required. Acute-care speech-language pathology service delivery experience is required; one year of experience and familiarity with Netcare and Connect Care are preferred.

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Speech-Language Pathology
• Speech and Language Assessment
• Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Rehabilitation
• Patient Education
• Consultation
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork
• Care Coordination
• Referral to Community Support
• Acute Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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