Speech Pathologist

**OPSEU**

LAKERIDGE HEALTH

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

POST ACUTE SPECIALTY SERVICES

SPEECH ACUTE MEDICINE

TEMPORARY PART TIME

DAYS/WEEKENDS - 8 HOUR SHIFTS (Subject to change)

Lakeridge Health Oshawa (Home Base)

SALARY: $40.80 - $51.98

OPSEU - 2300001573

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing June 20, 2023 and closing at 11:59 on June 27, 2023.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, treating and managing swallowing disorders, communication disorders and language based cognitive disorders, in order to develop, restore, augment and provide alternatives for and/or maintain functional ability. Works autonomously in close collaboration with professional staff of other disciplines; interprets findings and counsels patients and/or family on treatment and outcome of treatment. Prevention activities, research, education and administrative tasks associated with caseload management are also part of the role. Travel between campuses of Lakeridge Health may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO);
- Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and case management skills;
- Minimum 1 year experience assessing and treating an adult neurogenic client population preferred;
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work as a team player;
- Demonstrated interpretive and problem solving skills;
- Proven excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
- Proven working knowledge of personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Office software;
- Experience in dysphagia management, including experience conducting and interpreting Modified Barium Studies preferred
- Programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
- Must have a satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of a commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area; and
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.