OverviewJoin to apply for the Speech Language Pathologist role at Fraser Health Authority.The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour.Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.Are you someone who enjoys providing speech language assessment? Do you want to work for one of British Columbia's top employers? Do you have knowledge of the CSHHPBC standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners? If you have answered yes to these questions we want you to continue reading.We have an exciting Casual opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist in our Speech Pathology Department at Chilliwack General Hospital located in Chilliwack, BC.If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a rapid growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you.Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Like us on Facebook (@fraserhealthcareers), follow us on Twitter & Instagram (@FHCareer), or connect with us on LinkedIn (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights.Detailed OverviewProvides speech language pathology services in accordance with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC (CSHBC) standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and speech language pathology acute care standard, and in collaboration and partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care. Provides assessment, speech language and dysphagia diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan and intervention development, implementation and evaluation, and patient consultation and education to enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes in communications & dysphagia function. Participates in approved speech language pathology and interprofessional research, special projects, and program quality and safety activities.ResponsibilitiesProvides speech language assessment of the patient's communication, speech and swallow functional abilities, needs,



and goals by methods such as reviewing records, gathering information, interviewing the patient, identifying patient and speech language pathologist expectations, selecting and applying evidence-based assessment methods, consulting with members of the health care team, performing examinations, and monitoring the patient's health to improve, maintain or support speech, language, voice and or swallowing performance.Analyzes the patient's needs, establishes speech language and dysphagia diagnosis and prognosis and develops an evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention strategy; utilizes assessment andreassessment findings, discusses the analysis with the patient and caregivers, develops short and long term goals and selects a practice model/intervention consistent with patient needs and goals to achieve optimal health outcomes.Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention.Participates in the interprofessional care planning process for patients as appropriate by ensuring the plan is established and implemented effectively, updating care plan and intervening as appropriate, and collaborating and communicating on issues that will affect the care/

📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Chilliwack)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Chilliwack