Speech-Language Pathologist

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST POSITION

July 22, 2023

For the position of Speech-Language Pathologist (part-time)

Reporting to the Owner / Clinic Manager

Start date: immediate

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical services (assessment, treatment, consultation) in English – and French if qualified to do so – to children with communication disorders. Services will be based out of Shoreline’s clinic in Dartmouth and will include both in- person and virtual therapy sessions. The clinician’s caseload will include clients with a variety of needs including social communication, speech sound delays and disorders, language difficulties and disorders, and literacy.

The working hours for this position will be discussed during the interview but would include

Saturday or Sunday (morning and early afternoon), and two evenings a week (up to 7pm).

Scheduling of associated indirect time is flexible.

The successful candidate must be licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and

Speech-Language Pathologists and meet and maintain all requirements to practice in Nova Scotia.

Requirements:

− a recent criminal record check including vulnerable sector check

− a recent Child Abuse Registry check

− evidence of Professional Liability Insurance ($2 million per claim minimum)

− confirmation that they’ve had their annual flu shot

− evidence that they are or will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Assets:

− ability to also practice in French

− experience in other jurisdictions (e.g., other Canadian provinces)

− ability to bring a diverse perspective to our team

− participation in the profession outside of clinical work (e.g., involvement with professional association, nonprofit or other community group, regulatory college, or research)

− past experience in customer service (even as long ago as when an applicant was a student)

Qualities that we look for:

− passion for work as an SLP and providing high quality services

Paddlers Cove phone (902) 219-3065

300 Prince Albert Rd., Suite 120 fax (902) 704-5444

Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4J2 info@shoreline-therapy.ca

− commitment to remaining current with best practice and research evidence

− ability to work independently as appropriate

− willingness to collaborate with team members

− respect for the policies and protocols established for our team

− positive attitude, flexibility, patience

− attention to detail

− good problem-solving skills

Compensation will be based on experience. This information will be discussed during the interview phase. SLP staff are paid for both direct and indirect time with clients. The successful candidate would be an employee of Shoreline (not a contractor).

For information about working at Shoreline in general, please visit: https://www.shoreline- therapy.ca/employment-volunteering.

To apply, please send an email with your cover letter (max 1 page) and resume (max 2-3 pages) attached to the attention of:

Mrs. Pamela Coulter, M.Sc., SLP-Reg

Owner & Clinic Manager pcoulter@shoreline-therapy.ca

Questions about this position may be directed to the Clinic Manager. Interviews may be held in person or via videoconference. The interview process may require one to two meetings. References may be requested at the end of the first interview. We will only contact those to whom we are inviting to an interview. Scheduling for the interview(s) is flexible and may be during the day, evening, or on the weekend to avoid disrupting applicants’ current work and family commitments.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $36.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person