Speech Therapist – Island Health

Job Title: Speech Therapist

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: Close DateLocationGorge Road Hospital – Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA
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Victoria General Hospital – Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirementShift Start Time/End Time800-1600Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateJan. 13 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Coordinator, Speech Pathology, prioritizes referrals, assesses, and develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Provides treatment to patients at multiple sites.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceMasters Degree in Speech/Language Pathology. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Speech Language Practitioner. Valid BC driver’s license required.Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
• Ability to organize individual and group treatment programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships other professional disciplines, other hospital staff, patients and their families and representatives from external agencies.

Company Name: Island Health

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