Speech Language Pathologist

Résumé du poste

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. They also participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, conduct research, and provide education to clients, families, and new staff.

Détails du poste

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85/Hr. - CAD $56.02/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Speech Language Pathologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at UBC hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply now to join the team! Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, this position assesses, diagnoses and treats the full range of communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient settings and the dysphagia outpatient clinic. Prioritizes referrals, schedules and performs videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS). Completes client reports, provides supportive education/consultation to clients/family, and provides in-service lectures. Participates in interdisciplinary team rounds, risk management and research, and works in collaboration with the Practice Leader as directed in demonstrating procedures and providing orientation to new staff and Speech-Language Pathology students.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health. Qualifications Education & Experience Current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certified Practice Certificate E: Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Voice and Swallowing (FEEVS). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based practice. Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology. Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to independently conduct Videofluoroscopic Assessment of Swallowing Studies (VFSS). Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to independently conduct Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Voice and Swallowing (FEEVS). General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to operate related computer equipment. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload. Demonstrated ability to determine and deal effectively with urgent situations, clients/families/residents. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other healthcare professionals. Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Ce que vous ferez

The Speech Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats communication and swallowing disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings. They also participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, conduct research, and provide education to clients, families, and new staff.

Exigences

Candidates must hold current full registration as a Speech Language Pathologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. A minimum of two years of recent, related experience and a Certified Practice Certificate in FEEVS are required.

Avantages

• Comprehensive health benefits package • MSP • Extended health • Dental • Municipal pension plan • Employer-paid training • Leadership development opportunities • Wellness supports • Counselling • Critical incident services • Recognition programs • Discount offers

Compétences indiquées

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Speech language pathology
• Dysphagia assessment
• Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies
• Flexible endoscopic evaluation of voice and swallowing
• Patient assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Trauma informed practice
• Harm reduction
• Indigenous cultural safety
• Adult education
• Research methodology
• Clinical documentation
• Consultation
• Communication
• Swallowing Disorders
• Modified-Barium Swallow Study (MBSS)
• Research
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Closing Argument
• Communicable Diseases
• Cultural Safety
• Disabilities
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Endoscopy
• Leadership
• Health Policies
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Lecturing
• Risk Management
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• Presentations
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Writing
• Registration
• Trauma Care
• Teamwork

Domaines d’emploi

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Audiologists and Speech Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists