Speech Language Pathologist

Michael Garron Hospital; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide essential care, assessment, and treatment to patients with communication and swallowing impairments. Your expertise will be crucial in a diverse medical setting, including General Internal Medicine and Complex Continuing Care. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with other professionals while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for patients and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in acute care hospital-based SLP care delivery.
• Registered with CASLPO and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assessment for patients with swallowing and communication impairments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients in various medical areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Video Fluorographic Swallow Studies

Acute Care Experience

Education

Masters' Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Our diverse staff is our most valued resource. Compassion, Integrity, Courage, and Accountability are the values that set Michael Garron Hospital apart.

Michael Garron Hospital fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible and accountable to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice, for the provision of quality care, assessment, treatment, education, and counselling to patients with swallowing and communication impairments as established by the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and the standards of speech language pathology care of the hospital. You will work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.

This role primarily supports patients in General Internal Medicine and Complex Continuing Care, but there may be coverage requirements in ICU, cardio-respiratory, cardiology, and surgery.

Education

• Masters' Degree in Speech Language Pathology;
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care hospital-based SLP care delivery required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in cardio-respiratory, geriatrics, surgery, ICU, cardiology, acute general medicine, and stroke.
• Experience with video fluorographic swallow studies is required.
• Experience with tracheostomized individuals is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member.
• Willingness to participate in or lead health service councils and task groups.
• Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital/health service.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary on rotation.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN), agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.