The Speech Language Pathologist provides professional services to support rehab care based out of the QEH which includes:

a) identification, diagnosis, consultation, collaboration, intensive intervention/programming, case management, education and follow-up of patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties with possible rotation among services (inpatient/outpatient as deemed operationally necessary);

b) promoting understanding of the hospital’s speech language pathology services; and

c) fulfilling other related professional duties in the Physical Medicine Department.

Duties will include but not limited to:

·       providing direct client diagnosis and intervention services;

·       administering and interpreting modified barium swallow studies;

·       triaging and managing the care of patients in both 1:1 and groups;

·       participating in case conferences and/or case consultation with related professionals;

·       completing necessary administrative duties required for speech language pathology with an emphasis on report writing;

·       providing in-service presentations, workshops, etc. as requested;

·       participating on various committees, professional development sessions, etc;

·       supervising SLP students, summer students, and volunteers;

·       performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Successful completion of a Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology;

·       Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Prince Edward Island (CASLPPEI).

Other Qualifications:

·       Recent experience administering and interpreting modified barium swallow studies.

·       Recent experience working with patients who have dysphagia in a hospital setting (acute care, rehab, outpatients).

·       Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.

·       Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

·       Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

·       Demonstrated effective organizational, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.

·       Proficiency in operating in a computerized environment.

·       Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff.

·       Must have access to reliable means of transportation.

·       Must have a good previous work and attendance record.

·       Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.