Communications Specialist for Rural Communities

2 weeks ago


Powell River, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. Our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us.

About the Role

As a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will work without general supervision to assess, diagnose and treat the full range of communication and swallowing disorders for adult clients in home, acute and long-term care facilities, community, clinic settings or virtually to clients in remote areas of the health authority.

You will be responsible for completing client reports, educating clients/family, providing counselling and consultation, and presenting lectures. You will also participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, risk management and research, and provide leadership to new employees and Speech-Language Pathology students.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team working across Powell River, Bella Bella, and Bella Coola in BC. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in adult clients
  • Complete client reports, educate clients/family, provide counselling and consultation, and present lectures
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, risk management and research, and provide leadership to new employees and Speech-Language Pathology students
Requirements
  • Current full registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia
  • Three (3) years' recent, related speech language practice dealing with adults with acquired communication disorders and dysphagia
  • Demonstrated ability to perform clinical assessments either in person, or via virtual electronic/computerized methods
  • Valid B.C. Driver's License as local area travel requires the use of a vehicle, for which mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the current collective agreement
Benefits
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
Why Join Us?

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. We offer a competitive salary range of $42.27/Hr. - $52.81/Hr., and an estimated annual salary of approximately $88,000 - $110,000 based on a 37.5-hour workweek.



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