Community Speech Pathologist

Position Summary Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Speech‑Language Pathologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Speech‑Language Pathologist department. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Speech Program Lead, the position functions as a clinician responsible for the delivery of speech and language services to the birth‑to‑kindergarten entry population group (with limited services to adults), as well as consultative and educational services to educators, professionals, and the community. Shift Rotation/Hours of work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00 Location GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full‑care hospital with 26 acute beds, four ICU beds and five crisis stabilization beds. Services include laboratory, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, home and community care and home support, mental health and addictions, general surgery, internal medicine, otolaryngology (ENT), community cancer care, physiotherapy, respiratory therapy, environmental health and speech and language therapy. City Quesnel has a population of 10,000 (2021) local residents and is one of the central interior’s oldest cities and home to the world’s largest gold pan. Nestled on the banks of the Fraser and Quesnel rivers, Quesnel is the commercial centre of the North Cariboo. What Northern Health has to offer you Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees (casuals have the option of paying for benefits). Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service. Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions. Employee referral program. Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities. Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC. "Loan Forgiveness Programs" offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions. Qualifications Master’s degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university program. Must be licensed to practice by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. One (1) year clinically related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license required and access to personal vehicle for business‑related purposes. Skills and Abilities Apply knowledge of all levels of the theoretical and practical clinical pediatric speech language pathology. Create, support and monitor home speech and language programs. Practice within a family‑focused service model. Work independently as well as a member of a team. Foster effective working relationships, both internally and externally. Organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently. Operate related equipment such as computerized software technology within a Windows operating environment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Who we are Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000 and employ more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, providing exceptional health services for Northerners through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. #J-18808-Ljbffr