Temporary - Speech Language Pathologist

**Who We Are**:
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

**Posting Period**:
Open: May 17, 2025

Deadline: May 30, 2025

Non-Union

**Department Name**:
Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) in an acute care setting work to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders related to various etiologies. This role provides consultation to other health professionals and community agencies as part of an interdisciplinary health team. Research, teaching and student supervision are additional responsibilities in fulfilling our academic mission.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $46.79 per hour - $58.48 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.50 hours per week

Duration: Up to 10 months

**Qualifications**:

- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent as acceptable by the hospital
- Current Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent, related experience; two (2) years preferred
- Diagnostic testing experience and ability to interpret results
- Ability to provide education and support regarding speech language pathology
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite and corporate productivity tools
- Demonstrated basic understanding of and ability to use videofluoroscopic studies
- Strong understanding of various medical conditions and their impact on communication and swallowing
- Demonstrated understanding of the role of a speech language pathologist in an acute care academic setting
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose, and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis**Teaching, Learning and Research**
- LHSC is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.