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The Speech Language Pathologist provides professional services to support rehab care which includes a) identification, diagnosis, consultation, collaboration, intensive intervention/programming, case management, education and follow-up of patients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties with possible rotation among services (inpatient/outpatient as deemed operationally necessary); b) promoting understanding of the hospitals speech language pathology services; and c) fulfilling other related professional duties in the Physical Medicine Department.Duties will include but not limited to:providing direct client diagnosis and intervention services;administering and interpreting modified barium swallow studies;triaging and managing the care of patients in both 1:1 and groups;participating in case conferences and/or case consultation with related professionals;completing necessary administrative duties required for speech language pathology with an emphasis on report writing;providing in-service presentations, workshops, etc. as requested;participating on various committees, professional development sessions, etc;supervising SLP students, summer students, and volunteers;performing other duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:Successful completion of a Masters degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology;Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Prince Edward Island (CASLPPEI).Other Qualifications:Recent experience administering and interpreting modified barium swallow studies.Recent experience working with patients who have dysphagia in a hospital setting (acute care, rehab, outpatients).Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrated effective organizational, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.Proficiency in operating in a computerized environment.Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff.Must have access to reliable means of transportation.Must have a good previous work and attendance record.Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.Multiple Locations available around the island. Salary Range: $41.89 to $52.45 per hourBi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-weekly / Days (Evenings & Weekends as Required)