Speech Language Pathologist

Job Code: 372-25

POSTING DATE: September 4, 2025 POSTING #372-25 (OPSEU)

EXPIRY DATE: September 11, 2025

HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE

NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - Adult

Primary site: Alliance Wide

Temporary Full-Time (Covering a projected 18 Month Parental Leave)

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The Speech-Language Pathologist is concerned with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders of

adults; and often works as part of a team with other professionals to provide consultative and direct

treatment services to the inpatient and outpatient populations. The Speech-Language Pathologist is

responsible for counselling of clients and families, as well as for appropriate referrals to other professionals

or services.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Therapies & Professional Practice

DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible

SALARY: $44.67 to $57.90 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
- A member of good standing of the College of Audiologists and Speech and Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

EXPERIENCE:

- Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices including management of dysphagia.
- Experience in both clinical and video fluoroscopic assessment of swallowing
- Experience with inpatient service delivery is an asset.
- Experience with critical care patients is an asset.

ABILITIES:

- Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in an interprofessional collaborative environment.
- Working knowledge of and experience with theories and principles guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, problem-solving and innovation skills.
- Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative.
- Evidence of continued professional growth and/or professional development
- Appreciation of resource utilization.
- Computer skills, particularly Meditech, MS Office, and/or other software
- A valid Ontario driver’s license

This job posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Hospital. The status of the position is indicated to provide transparency in accordance with applicable regulations.