Speech Language Pathologist

**Speech Language Pathologist**:
Competition #

8137

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Department

Pediatric Outpatient Services

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

Days

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

$44.67 - $57.91 / hour

Application Closing Date

May 28, 2025

**KEY FUNCTION**:
**Provide clinical expertise in assessments and therapy in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), cognitive communication, articulation, language, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing disorders. Provide direct therapy, group therapy, mediated therapy and parent training.**:
**REPORTING**:

- Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Pediatric Outpatient Services.

**DUTIES**:

- Screen, identify, assess, interpret, rehabilitate, and/or prevent various disorders of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive communicative disorders in patients.
- Use standard pediatric tests for assessment of Autism and FASD.
- Provide counselling services to clients, families, caregivers, and team members regarding aspects of various disorders.
- Document and chart Speech Language Pathology assessments, intervention plans, progress notes, and outcomes.
- Collaborate with members of the health care team and with the patient, family and caregivers to provide holistic family-centered care.
- Follow the standards of practice and guidelines of the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and participate in their Quality Assurance Program.
- Educate and mentor support personnel, new graduates and students in accordance with the CASLPO regulations and position statements.
- Participate in administrative functions, program planning/project participation, meeting/committee membership policy development, and research as required.
- Review the literature, scientific studies, and stay current with any changes or developments in the fields of Speech Language, Autism, and FASD.
- Ensure documentation and record keeping is performed in accordance with regulatory and HSN policies.
- Prepare and submit statistical reports on a timely basis.
- Work collaboratively with all team members to determine, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
- Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as required.

**EDUCATION AND TRAINING**:

- Minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology, from an accredited university.
- Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) certification from an accredited program is preferred.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in a Pediatric department within a health care environment.
- Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working in evidenced-based approach to service delivery.
- Experience using screening tests for Autism and FASD is preferred.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated ability to perform assessments for Autism and FASD using standardized testing is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions that can impact a patient’s safety, health status, and independence/autonomy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based best practices and the difference between treatment efficacy, effectiveness, cost effectiveness, and efficiency to achieve quality outcomes and performance improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to practice in a self-directed manner.
- Demonstrated ability to use an ethical and evidence-based framework to prioritize which patients/clients would benefit most from services given limited resources.
- Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement' methodology for process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient