Speech Language Pathologist

Humber-River-Health; Canada; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the Speech Language Pathology team on a temporary full-time basis. This role will support adult patients with dysphagia and communication disorders in acute care, ICU, Emergency Department, and other programs across multiple sites in North West Toronto.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, CASLPO registration, hospital experience, and demonstrates superb communication, organization, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Registration with CASLPO.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Sound professional knowledge and judgment in a clinical role.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in health practices.
• Excellent attendance and discipline-free record.
• Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology students (clinical).

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standard of patient care per Speech-Language Pathology policies.
• Assess, treat, and manage referred patients with acute medical needs (ICU, ED).
• Provide clinical care to adults with dysphagia and communication disorders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Document assessments, progress, and discharge status.
• Participate in discharge planning with multidisciplinary team.
• Record workload data accurately and timely.
• Provide consultation to other disciplines in physical medicine.
• Serve as clinical supervisor for SLP students.
• Provide coverage across multiple sites (Wilson and Reactivation Care Centres).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

CASLPO Registration

Job description

Position Profile

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.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Speech Language Pathologyteam.

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time Duration (if contract): March 31, 2029 Hours of Work: Monday - Friday Day ShiftLocation:Labour Group: OPSEU 590Reporting Relationship:Hourly Rate: $44.67 - $57.90

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high standard of patient care in accordance with Speech-Language Pathology policies and procedures.
• Assess, treat, and manage referred patients with acute medical needs within the Medicine Program, including the ICU and Emergency Department, with additional coverage in the Surgery, Stroke, and Post-Acute Programs as required.
• Provide clinical care to adults with dysphagia and communication disorders in an acute care setting.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient assessments, progress, and discharge status in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
• Participate in discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, including completing required applications for external resources.
• Record workload measurement data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide consultation to other disciplines within the physical medicine area.
• Serve as a clinical supervisor for Speech-Language Pathology students.
• Provide coverage across multiple sites, including the Wilson and Reactivation Care Centres (Finch and Church locations).

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Registration with CASLPO.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Sound professional knowledge and judgment in a clinical role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Supportive of a multidisciplinary approach.
• 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.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.