Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

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Humber River Health
. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, equity inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our team.

At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital.

Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way as we continue our journey towards high reliability care.

Join our team of Allied Health professionals and improve patient outcomes here at Humber River Health. The Allied Health team plays a pivotal role delivering diagnostic, technical, supportive and therapeutic patient care. Speech Language Pathologists are valued members of our Allied Services Department.

Our Speech Language Pathologists provide evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders and speech and language problems resulting from strokes, head injury, respiratory issues, and other medical complications.

Employment Status: Casual

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, with weekend and statutory holidays availability preferred

Location: Humber River Health - Wilson, coverage for RCC sites also may be required

Labour Group: OPSEU 590

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Allied Health Services

Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90

• Ensures a high standard of patient care in accordance with Speech Language Pathology policies and procedures.
• Assessment and management of adults with dysphagia and communication disorders in an acute care setting.
• Collaboration and communication with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide appropriate assessment and treatment for referred patients with acute medical needs within the Medicine program including the ICU and ED, with some coverage in the Surgery program as needed.
• Recording patient assessment, progress and discharge status.
• Providing discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team members, including applications to other resources.
• Recording workload measurement data.
• Provide consultation to other disciplines in the area of physical medicine.
• Clinical supervisor of Speech Language Pathology students.
• Coverage sites may be Wilson and Reactivation Care Centres Finch and Church.

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
• A member in good standing with CASLPO.
• Eligibility for registration with the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Experience in dysphagia management and Videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting with 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Sound professional knowledge and judgment in a clinical role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Supportive of a multidisciplinary approach in a Program Management Model setting.
• Experience working in various ethno-cultural groups would be advantageous.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare.…