Job Description

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women\xe2\x80\x99s and Children\xe2\x80\x99s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at .



Position Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide assessment, consultation, and treatment of a variety of swallowing and communication disorders to inpatient adults in our medicine and surgery program with some early consulting in Emergency and ICU. Opportunity to work with and provide supervision to a Communication Disorders Assistant as part of a multidisciplinary team. The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This part time position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved program in speech-language pathology required
• Registered with the College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario required
• Recent clinical experience in the areas of adult and geriatric swallowing and communication disorders, including conducting and interpreting Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies.
• Completion of a Dysphagia continuing education course will be required for new graduates
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to set priorities and work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team
• Possess comprehensive assessment, treatment, and documentation skills
• Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Meditech system a definite asset
• Regular attendance is required

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants may make requests for accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process by contacting Human Resources

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