Speech Language Pathologist

September 25, 2025

**WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE**

Groves Memorial Community Hospital - Louise Marshall Hospital - Palmerston & District Hospital

**Job Posting: #2025-183**

**SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST**

**(CASUAL)**

The _Speech Language Pathologist provides_ speech-language pathology services for the Wellington Health Care Alliance. The Alliance includes Groves Memorial Community Hospital as well as North Wellington Health Care (Louise Marshall Hospital and Palmerston & District Hospital). The home site for this position will be Groves Memorial Community Hospital. Additionally, travel is required to Palmerston and District Hospital and Louise Marshall Hospital, as required.

The role will provide speech-language pathology services to adult inpatients, and as delegated by the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging & Allied Health.

**Clinical Responsibilities**:

- Evaluate, treat, and manage individuals with communication and/or swallowing disorders
- Counsel clients and/or caregivers about dysphagia and communication disorders and their involvement in the therapy process
- Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to access and manage dysphagia and communicative environments for individuals with speech/language/swallowing impairments
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings as required
- Other responsibilities as necessary

**You have**:

- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Registration with CASLPO
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an inter-professional team
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
- Experience working in a hospital setting

**Additional Requirements**:

- This position requires a very highly organized, detail-oriented, energetic, team-focused professional to provide support in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Satisfactory performance and attendance required
- Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
- Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired

All work is carried out in accordance with WHCA’s values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

**SALARY**:

- $51.57 - $60.33 per hour

**EXTERNAL** applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Wellington Health Care Alliance is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.