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Position

0.9 FTE - Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist at Access Transcona (WRHA). https://careers.wrha.mb.ca/job/Winnipeg-Speech-Language-Pathologist-MB/604435817/

Position Overview

Provides quality Speech-Language Pathology services to pre-school age clients, consistent with discipline and professional standards, including: prevention, identification, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, counselling, treatment, management and education of communication and swallowing disorders; education and supervision of students and professionals; consultation with and referral to other professionals; and research. Maintains professional accountability, professional judgment and reasoning with a high-level of communication and collaboration.

Experience

Previous experience with pediatric population is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited/recognized university is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Must be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM). Membership in other professional organizations is encouraged; for example, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) or the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

Completion of, and ongoing participation in relevant courses, workshops, etc. to address continuing education requirements of CASLPM and specialization required for service provision.

Physical Requirements

May be required to work extended hours. May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.

May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.