Speech-Language Pathologist — Spinal Cord Rehab (Part-Time)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Spinal Cord Rehab Program. The role involves assessment and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings, within an interprofessional team, addressing swallowing, communication, and cognitive-communication needs.

You will participate in rounds, discharge planning, and program development while supporting service delivery throughout the spinal cord rehabilitation continuum.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Registration in good standing with CASLPO required.
• Experience with adults with neurological conditions and dysphagia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with swallowing, communication, and cognitive-communication impairments in spinal cord rehab.
• Complete dysphagia assessments and advise on diet modifications and safety.
• Develop and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on goals and evidence-based practice.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to support coordinated patient care.
• Participate in rounds, discharge planning, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Clinical reasoning

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CASLPO registration in good standing

Job description

University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Spinal Cord Rehab Program. The role involves assessment and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings, within an interprofessional team, addressing swallowing, communication, and cognitive-communication needs.

You will participate in rounds, discharge planning, and program development while supporting service delivery throughout the spinal cord rehabilitation continuum.