Posted 9 days ago
Speech-Language Pathologist
@ Island Health
Campbell River, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver patient- and client-centered speech-language therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team. The work covers goal setting, program planning, quality assurance and work direction for designated staff. Candidates need BC practice licensure and a Master's in Speech Pathology.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver patient- and client-centered speech-language therapy services
- Develop goals, objectives and standards
- Plan programs and manage resource utilization
- Ensure quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Provide work direction to designated staff
Requirements summary:
- Current BC licensure as a Speech Language Practitioner
- Master's degree in Speech Pathology
- Four years related experience, two with adults
- Knowledge of speech-language therapy standards and scope of practice
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement processes
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Speech Pathology |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,254 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager or designate and working without general supervision as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient/client-centered speech-language therapy services, including the development of goals and objectives and standards, resource utilization, program planning and quality assurance. Provides work direction to designated staff as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner.
Masters degree in Speech Pathology from a recognized university;
Knowledge of current Speech-Language Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice, including swallowing assessments and therapy, communication aids, management of neurological disorders, and voice assessment and therapy;
Knowledge of the processes related to continuous quality improvement;
Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years working with adult clients/patients; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Provide leadership, supervision and staff evaluation for any direct reports
- Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with service area-specific needs
- Work effectively as part of an multidisciplinary team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families
- Utilize sound judgement, tact and empathy
- Demonstrate good observational and assessment skills
- Prioritize and organize work for self and others
- Assign and delegate work appropriately
- Foster and promote good public relations
- Problem solve and resolve conflict
- Deal with others effectively
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2710.pdfJournal
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