About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services, including the development of goals and objectives and standards, resource utilization, program planning and quality assurance. Provides work direction to designated staff as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.
Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university;
Knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, including swallowing assessments and therapy, communication aids, management of neurological disorders, and voice assessment and therapy;
Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement;
Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years working with adult clients/patients; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
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Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation for any direct reports
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Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs
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Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families
-
Utilize sound judgement, tact and empathy
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Demonstrate good observational and assessment skills
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Prioritize and organize work for self and others
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Assign and delegate work appropriately
-
Foster and promote good public relations
-
Problem solve and resolve conflict
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Deal with others effectively
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Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
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Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
-
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services, including the development of goals and objectives and standards, resource utilization, program planning and quality assurance. Provides work direction to designated staff as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.
Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university;
Knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, including swallowing assessments and therapy, communication aids, management of neurological disorders, and voice assessment and therapy;
Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement;
Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years working with adult clients/patients; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
-
Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation for any direct reports
-
Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs
-
Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families
-
Utilize sound judgement, tact and empathy
-
Demonstrate good observational and assessment skills
-
Prioritize and organize work for self and others
-
Assign and delegate work appropriately
-
Foster and promote good public relations
-
Problem solve and resolve conflict
-
Deal with others effectively
-
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
-
Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
-
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.