Speech Language Pathologist

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in Toronto is seeking a Speech‑Language Pathologist to provide assessment and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a multi-professional team and assist with various clinical services. An ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology and registration with CASLPO, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a casual work environment.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts including travel and gym

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan access

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Experience in conducting Videofluroscopy preferred.
• Experience in outpatient oncology preferred.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of Radiation associated dysphagia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Participate in rounds meetings and quality initiatives.
• Assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

Masters degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or equivalent

Registration with CASLPO

Job description

Union : Non-Union

Number of Vacancies : 2

Site : Princess Margaret Hospital

Departments : Allied Health

Reports to : Allied Health Manager

Hours : Various

Status : Casual

Closing Date : November 4 2025

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.

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

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or equivalent required
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech‑Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) required
• 2 years experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Experience in conducting Videofluroscopy preferred
• Experience in outpatient oncology preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of Radiation associated dysphagia 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Commitment to self‑directed / lifelong learning and evidence based practice
• 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
• Compliance with legislation outlined in Regulation of Health Professions Act (1991)
• Compliance with departmental and hospital safety emergency and infection control procedures
• Computer literacy preferred
• Experience in development implementation and monitoring of quality indicators preferred

Additional Information

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on‑site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Part‑time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1