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Oncology Speech Language Pathologist

3 months ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

Your Opportunity:

Are you a dedicated and skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) looking to positively impact the lives of patients dealing with cancer? We invite you to enhance your clinical expertise while collaborating with a committed team of healthcare professionals. We are in search of a SLP to fill a permanent part-time position that provides support to both inpatient units and outpatient services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assessments and provide treatment for speech and swallowing challenges associated with cancer and its therapies.
  • Design personalized therapy plans tailored to each patient's specific requirements.
  • Educate patients and their families on strategies to enhance communication and swallowing abilities.
  • Work in partnership with oncologists, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Manage and prioritize referrals effectively.
  • Assist patients in coping with cancer-related symptoms affecting swallowing and communication, thereby improving their overall quality of life.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create educational resources for patients.
  • Engage with AHS and community initiatives to ensure seamless continuity of care.
  • Participate in case management and discharge planning.
  • Provide educational sessions and case consultations to peers, students, and staff.
  • Contribute to quality improvement and research efforts aimed at enhancing SLP practices.
  • Engage in ongoing professional development focused on oncology and palliative care.
  • Participate in cross-coverage across various inpatient and outpatient settings.

Position Overview:

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will engage in clinical practice both independently and collaboratively, potentially involving external partners. Your role will encompass prevention, health promotion, assessment, intervention, and case management. You will play a vital role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of rehabilitation services in collaboration with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. Your leadership and interpersonal skills will be essential in supervising students and providing clinical guidance to colleagues as necessary. Your clinical knowledge will inform ongoing quality improvement initiatives, service integration, and program development.

Required Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active or eligible registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) are essential.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of experience working with adults in urban inpatient or outpatient environments, including at least 2 years of experience with adult Head and Neck cancers and 1 year in adult palliative care. MBSImP training is preferred. A demonstrated commitment to professional development related to oncology is essential. Experience with virtual care within the last year and familiarity with the Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program are also advantageous. Proven ability to establish partnerships to enhance cancer care is required.