Speech Language Pathologist

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Company Description

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Departments: Brain Program - Inpatient ABI Service
Reports to: Brain Allied Health Manager
Scale/Grade: D0:08
Salary Range: $ $51.22 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Weekdays & Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-time, until August 2025
Closing Date: July 11, 2024

As an integral member of Allied Health, the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides swallowing and communication intervention to patients across Toronto Rehab. The successful candidate will: provide evidence-based assessment, management and counselling of patients with voice, fluency, language, cognitive-communicative, swallowing and motor speech disorders. They will also provide treatment and education services to patients, with a focus on planning for return to work or return to school for many patients. 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. The SLP will facilitate communication exchanges between patients and other professions; provide family members, caregivers, staff, and volunteers education in management techniques/approaches; initiate and participate in inter-professional and service specific patient-focused research; participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives; 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. The SLP will also provide clinical supervision to SLP graduate students, interns, volunteers and CASLPO initial practice registrants on occasion.

Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent, required
  • Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO) required
  • Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) preferred
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
  • Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience with adult neurogenic communication disorders required
  • Minimum of two years clinical experience in neurorehabilitation
  • Clinical experience with acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and /or experience working with patients with dementia an asset
  • Dysphagia experience (including videofluoroscopy assessment) preferred
  • Experience in the assessment and treatment of adult neurogenic communication disorders
  • Experience in dysphagia and video fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing
  • Experience in implementing group models of therapy and education
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency preferred
  • Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • 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 UHN's 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.

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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.



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