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Speech Language Pathologist I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

NL Health Services is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist I for permanent full-time work at MP Place in the Western Zone. The role provides speech, language, voice, fluency and dysphagia services to outpatient, acute and long-term care clients, working with an interdisciplinary team. The posting states a salary of CAD 42.16 to 52.54 per hour, a 75-hour biweekly schedule of 8-hour days from 0830 to 1630, and incentives that carry a return-in-service commitment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat speech, language, voice and fluency disorders
  • Provide dysphagia assessment and intervention
  • Conduct therapeutic sessions with outpatient, acute and long-term care clients
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team and regional SLPs
  • Travel to meetings and home visits

Requirements summary:

  • Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an approved program
  • Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals
  • Satisfactory work performance and attendance record
  • Use of a private vehicle

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Employer posting date
2024-12-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week37.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · lift 25 lb · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsNL Council of Health Professionals registration
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationMaster’s degree (required)
Fields of studySpeech Language Pathology
Perks mentionedRelocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

FieldValue
HeadquartersSt. John's
Open jobs on Jobsy1,001
Job description
Zone: Western Zone
Location: MP Place

Speech Language Pathologist I
Western Zone - Speech PB
Permanent Full-time
85830POS
Hours75 Hours (8 hours; Days)
0830-1630 Hours; Flexible work hours maybe required
Salary

CGCH41 (CAD42.16 - CAD52.54 per hour, which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable.)

The following Incentives may be applicable, can be combined and require a Return in Service Commitment:

  1. Signing bonus up to $10,000 (up to $14,000 if facility is located off the TCH)
  2. Health Professional Bursary (student) up to $10,000
  3. Relocation support

For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected].

*Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition NumberVAC0003477
Posted Date2024-12-04
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

About Us:

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people.

For more information, visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/careers/why-nl-health-services/

About the Role:

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide services to outpatient, acute and long-term care clients.

Potential areas of service include: preschool articulation, phonology, language, voice and fluency; post high school through adult articulation, language, voice and fluency as well as dysphagia assessment and intervention.

The successful applicant will work together with an interdisciplinary team as well as with Speech Language Pathologists in the region.

The incumbent will report directly to the Regional Manager, Developmental Health & Adult Speech and Hearing.

Job Demands:

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that the regular physical and psychological demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

  • Occasionally, there is lifting or physical strength required (i.e. lifting up to 25 lbs. while carrying boxes of resources/materials, flip charts and audio-visual equipment for group work activities)
  • Constantly sits to consult with clients
  • Conduct therapeutic sessions
  • Work on the computer or drive to meetings/home visits and,
  • Occasionally works in awkward or cramped body positions.

Job Qualifications:

  • Graduation with a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an approved/recognized program.
  • Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals is required.
  • Satisfactory Record of work performance and/or attendance

Please note: Use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment

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