University Health Network

Speech Language Pathologist - Toronto Rehab - Brain Program

University Health Network$90K — $113K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent required
  • Registered with CASLPO required
  • Preferred membership with OSLA
  • Minimum of two years clinical experience with adult neurogenic communication disorders
  • Two years clinical experience in neurorehabilitation
  • Dysphagia experience preferred, including videofluoroscopy assessment
  • Experience in group therapy models and education

Responsibilities

  • Provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders
  • Deliver education services aimed at return-to-work or school planning for patients
  • Develop innovative intervention models based on assessments and rehabilitation potential
  • Facilitate communication between patients and healthcare professionals
  • Educate families and caregivers on management techniques
  • Participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives
  • Provide coverage across clinical settings to ensure consistent SLP services

Benefits

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions
  • Multiple corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, and insurance
  • On-site gyms available
Full Job Description
Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre Departments: Brain Program - Inpatient ABI Rehab Reports to: Brain Allied Health Manager Salary Range:$43.47 - $54.34 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Weekdays Status: Temporary Full-time, until February 2027 (7 months) Closing Date: August 4, 2026 Job Summary As an integral member ofAllied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a progressive multi-professional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides swallowing and communication intervention to patients across Toronto Rehab. The candidate will perform all other duties as required. Duties 3 Provide evidence-based assessment, management and counselling of patients with voice, fluency, language, cognitive-communicative, swallowing and motor speech disorders. 3 Provide treatment and education services to patients, with a focus on planning for return to work or return to school for many patients. 3 Rehabilitation potential of patients based on environmental considerations, assessments of other health care professionals as well as speech and language assessment will result in innovative individual and group-based models of clinical intervention; realistic goals and objectives for effective patient management, and referrals to community agencies where appropriate. 3 The SLP will facilitate communication exchanges between patients and other professions; 3 Provide family members, caregivers, staff, and volunteers education in management techniques/approaches; initiate and participate in inter-professional and service specific patient-focused research; 3 Participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives; 3 This role is a unique one at Toronto Rehab, by where the Float SLP will primarily provide coverage across all clinical settings, helping to ensure consistency in SLP services. 3 he SLP will also provide clinical supervision to SLP graduate students, interns, volunteers and CASLPO initial practice registrants on occasion. Qualifications 3 Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent, required 3 Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO) required 3 Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) preferred Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment) 3 Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience with adult neurogenic communication disorders required 3 Minimum of two years clinical experience in neurorehabilitation 3 Clinical experience with acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and /or experience working with patients with dementia an asset 3 Dysphagia experience (including videofluoroscopy assessment) preferred 3 Experience in the assessment and treatment of adult neurogenic communication disorders Experience in dysphagia and video fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing 3 Experience in implementing group models of therapy and education Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills 3 Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills 3 Computer proficiency preferred Additional Information Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. 3 Competitive offer packages 3 Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) 3 Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service 3 A flexible work environment 3 Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization 3 Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

About University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
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