Speech Language Pathologist - Transitional Care Program

Universityhealthnetwork; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit and UHN shuttle access

Flexible work environment

Development and promotions within a大型_

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders. You will be part of a progressive, interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives, and cover across clinical service areas as needed.

The role requires a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, CASLPO registration, and clinical experience in acute care; strong teaching, communication

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• 2 years' experience in an acute care hospital (preferred).
• Experience in professional education, presentation and in-services (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment for adult patients.
• Works within a high-functioning, multi-disciplinary team.
• Involved in teaching group education classes.
• Assists with coverage across other clinical services.
• Identifies patients appropriate for speech-language pathology services.
• Participates in healthcare team meetings as required.
• Completes screening/assessment of swallowing and communication; devises management plans.
• Conducts Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies.
• Participates in Tracheostomy Care.
• Provides education to patients and families on findings and management.

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent

Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)

2 years' experience in an acute care hospital

Experience in professional education, presentation and in-services

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Job description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre and Hillcrest Reactivation Centre

Department: Transitional Care Program

Reports to: Manager of Program Services

Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days - Monday-Friday - 8 hour shifts

Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract)

Closing Date: August 25, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of interdisciplinary team, 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.

Duties

• Provides assessment and treatment for adult patients
• The successful candidate will work closely within a high functioning, multi-disciplinary team participating in rounds, HNC specific committees and quality initiatives to support the complex needs of this patient population
• Involved in teaching group education classes
• Assist with coverage across other clinical services
• Aids in the identification of patients who are appropriate for speech-language pathology services.
• Participates in healthcare team meetings as required.
• Reviews charts, interviews patients, families and significant others (as appropriate) to gather pertinent data on communication and swallowing history, educational and linguistic background, health status, and physical and social environment of the patient.
• Completes screening and/or assessment of swallowing and communication function and devises plan for management.
• Conducts Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies.
• Participates in Tracheostomy Care.
• With appropriate training and certification, assumes duties of related delegated acts and medical directives.
• Provides education to patients, families, other care givers and staff regarding assessment findings and management suggestions.
• Participates in family conferences. Advocates on behalf of patients, family members and significant others, as appropriate.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to record keeping defined by UHN, Public Hospitals Act, and CASLPO.
• Provides coverage to other clinicians' caseloads as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• 2 years' experience in an acute care hospital, 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 verbal and written communications skills
• Commitment to self-directed/life-long learning and evidence-based practice
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• 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

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close 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.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

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