Speech Language Pathologist - Transitional Care Program

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

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Transitional Care Program to provide assessment and treatment to adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. You will work in an interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds and quality initiatives, and assist with coverage across clinical services.

The role requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CASLPO registration, with 2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Commitment to self-directed/life-long learning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment for adult patients.
• Works within a high-functioning multi-disciplinary team and participates in rounds and quality initiatives.
• Participates in education and in-services.
• Assists with coverage across other clinical services.
• Completes screening and assessment of swallowing and communication; plans management.
• Conducts Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies.
• Participates in Tracheostomy Care.
• Provides education to patients, families and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Evidence-based practice

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist - Transitional Care Program

• Contract
• Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre
• Compensation: CAD 43.47 - CAD 54.34 - hourly

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

• 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: TemporaryFull-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.

• 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
• Experience in development, implementation and monitoring of quality indicators, preferred

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 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. 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.

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