About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, 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 and under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of multidisciplinary health care teams, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
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.
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
Valid BC Driver's License
Skills And Abilities
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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, caregivers/families, and other community organizations.
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Utilize sound judgment, tact and empathy.
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Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
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Foster and promote good public relations.
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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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Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
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Ability to operate related equipment.
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Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
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Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
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Act as a resource person.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1696.pdf
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 Vision, Purpose, 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 and under the direction of the Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Coordinator, and as a member of multidisciplinary health care teams, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the provision of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
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.
Master's Degree from an accredited school of Speech Language Pathology.
Valid BC Driver's License
Skills And Abilities
-
Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs.
-
Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients, caregivers/families, and other community organizations.
-
Utilize sound judgment, tact and empathy.
-
Demonstrate good observation and assessment skills.
-
Foster and promote good public relations.
-
Problem solve and resolve conflict.
-
Deal with others effectively.
-
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
-
Ability to operate related equipment.
-
Ability to teach and conduct presentations.
-
Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
-
Act as a resource person.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1696.pdf
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.