Speech-Language Pathologist - Brain Injury Rehab Team (BIRT)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 65 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital provides comprehensive consultation, assessment and evidence-based intervention for clients aged 3 months to 18 years with brain injury rehab needs, collaborating with the Brain Injury Rehab Team to support recovery and reintegration.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, standardized testing, family counselling and ongoing learning to advance pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Mast ers degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current registration with CASLPO.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with assessment, consultation and therapy for pediatric brain injury or related conditions preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provides consultation, evaluation and counselling to clients and families around communication.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to inform care plans.
• Uses standardized tests and outcome measures in practice.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services and supports.
• Sets goals with family/client and adapts to changing needs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and education.

Connaissances

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary care

Formation

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Description du poste

Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities

Req Number HEA-26-00096

Open Date 11/2/2026

Number of Openings 1

Department Brain Injury Rehab Team

Work type Temporary Full-Time

Salary band Band G ($46.98 - $58.71/hr)

FTE 1.0

Posting Close Date 11/20/2026

Description

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s hospital for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. Serving more than 9,000 families annually through inpatient and outpatient programs and services, our teams are helping to shape the future of pediatric disability care.

As a top 40 Canadian research hospital and academic hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview integrates care, teaching, research and scholarship to advance practice and improve the lives of children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and/or research.

Holland Bloorview has achieved 100 per cent in four successive surveys by Accreditation Canada, an unprecedented achievement in safety. We are also proud to be recognized among Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

Here, you will find an inspiring, inclusive, innovative and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and programs that support ongoing learning, professional growth and well-being, so you can do meaningful work while continuing to grow your career. To learn more about the advantages of a career at Holland Bloorview, click here .

The Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive consultation, assessment, and evidence-based intervention for clients and their families. The position supports the brain injury rehab team which serves clients aged 3 months to 18 years who require rehabilitation following an acquired brain injury.The goal of the program is to enable children and youth with brain injuries to recover as fully as possible and return to their homes, schools and communities. For more information about the team, click here .

Key Responsibilities

• Provides consultation (including prevention), evaluation, assessment, intervention and counselling to clients and families around communication
• Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to inform integrated care plans
• Uses appropriate standardized tests and outcome measures in clinical practice
• Uses non-standard assessment tools/forms when appropriate
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services, agencies, etc.
• Incorporates goal setting in discussion with family/client
• Adapts approach to changing needs of clients and families
• Keeps family/client informed of progress and of any changes in plan
• Adheres to Centre/professional charting guidelines
• Demonstrates familiarity with current literature, issues and trends of practice
• Participates in regular quality improvement activities to further refine clinical practice, equitable and efficient service for clients and families
• Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, students and other professionals within the organization, professional body and community
• Participate in quality improvement activities to ensure the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment
• Utilize the teaching/learning process to provide education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students, and other professionals within the organization and the community
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment and advances a culture of client/patient safety through work and daily practices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Previous pediatric clinical related experience preferred
• Experience with providing assessment, consultation and therapy for pediatric Spina Bifida, neuromuscular disorders and/or inpatient rehab preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Demonstrates flexibility and co-operation in dealing with change
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team

About the Organization

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.