Position OverviewThe Speech Language Pathologist will be required to provide assessment, intervention, counselling and education services relating to swallowing and communication disorders through a variety of programs.
Position Responsibilities- Provide speech and language intervention services in accordance with the high quality of Timmins & District Hospital
- Provide video fluoroscopic swallowing assessments as required
- Maintain client's medical records including documentation of assessment results, progress notes and formal reports
- Provide formal education programs for feeding / swallowing programs or communication disorders
- Maintain appropriate workload measurements and caseload statistics
- Assist in program development and evaluation
- Supervise students & mentor graduates according to the guidelines established by CASLPO
Position Requirements - Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Eligibility for membership in Canadian and / or Ontario Associations of Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal modalities
- Ability to implement programs consistent with the hospital's needs
- Ability to build & maintain effective working relationships
- Competent in administering & interpreting tests and treatment programs
- Experience in the area of neurogenic communication & swallowing difficulties & expertise in video fluoroscopic swallowing studies would be an asset
- Must possess the ability to provide effective services to clients/patients in both English and French. Individuals who do not meet the language requirements of this posting are invited to submit their re9sume9 for future consideration
Compensation & Benefits - Starting salary of $44.67/hour; $87.106.50/year (As per Step 1 of the OPSEU collective agreement.)
- Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
