Speech Language Pathologist

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Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.



Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health & Geriatrics

Work Model: On-Site

Hours: 18 hours per week

Salary: $42.21 - $52.78 per hour

Shifts: Various Weekdays, 8.00am - 4.00pm

Status: Temporary Part Time (12 months)

Closing Date: February 22, 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a progressive multi-professional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. The candidate will perform all other duties as required. This position is casual for in-patient and out-patient so the patient population could change depending on the department needs.

Duties

• Recognize and act within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Ability to function in an independent, self-directed manner and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
• Have an understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA) membership, preferred
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of ICU, general internal medicine, and stroke population, preferred
• Experience in professional education, presentation and in-services, preferred
• Recognizes and acts within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist
• Understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management
• Compliance with legislation outlined in…