Position ProfileSpeech Language Pathologists are valued members of our Allied Services Department.
Our Speech Language Pathologists provide evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders and speech and language problems resulting from strokes, head injury, respiratory issues, and other medical complications.
Are you a compassionate
Speech Language Pathologist who is focused on positively impacting patients' ability to communicate? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.
Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time
Duration: Until April 15, 2027
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday may include weekends and statutory holidays
Location: Humber River Health - Wilson
Labour Group: OPSEU 590
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Allied Health Services
Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90
Position Responsibilities:- Ensures a high standard of patient care in accordance with Speech Language Pathology policies and procedures.
- The Speech Language Pathologist will be responsible for the assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication disorders in an acute care setting.
- Collaboration and communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide appropriate assessment and treatment for referred patients with acute medical needs within the Medicine program including the ICU and ED, with some coverage in the Surgery program as needed.
- Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status.
- Providing discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team members, including applications to other resources.
- Recording workload measurement data.
- Provide consultation to other disciplines in the area of physical medicine.
- Clinical supervisor of Speech Language Pathology students
- Coverage sites may be Wilson and Reactivation Care Centres Finch and Church.
Qualifications:- Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent
- A member in good standing with CASLPO.
- Eligibility for registration with the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
- Experience in dysphagia management and Videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing is preferred.
- Experience in a hospital setting with 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
- Sound professional knowledge and judgment in a clinical role.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Supportive of a multidisciplinary approach in a Program Management Model setting.
- Experience working in various ethno-cultural groups would be advantageous.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
