Speech-language Pathologist

**Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)**

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a **Speech Language Pathologist**.

**Position summary**:
The primary functions of the Speech-Language Pathologist include the assessment of patients; interpretation of findings; implementing and evaluating the impact or effectiveness of intervention strategies and education of patients and/or their caregivers.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Providing screening, assessment, interpretation, management and rehabilitation of speech, language and cognitive communication disorders
- Providing assessment, interpretation, management and rehabilitation of swallowing disorders. Initiates referral for video fluoroscopic swallowing study when deemed necessary
- Collaborating with members of the inter-professional team through documentation and/or direct consultation to provide a coordinated program of patient care
- Educating patients, appropriate family members, students and other health care providers regarding aspects of communication and swallowing disorders
- Experience with assessment and management of speech and swallowing in patients with tracheostomy
- Complying with College Standards, Guidelines, Position Statements and code of ethics
- Post-secondary degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program as recognized by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologist of Ontario
- Member in good standing with the College of Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) an asset
- Clinical experience in Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital or Acute Care Hospital preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication to successfully work with all levels of the organization
- Competence with the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Runnymede Healthcare Centre values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

**Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
It is a requirement to have a mask on at all times while on hospital premises.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person