Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Posting#: 924273
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health - ICU, other services as assigned
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $39.59 - $49.49 hourly
Status: Permanent Full Time
Shifts: 5 shifts per week plus weekends on a rotational basis
Posted Date: September 7, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Duties

• Provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders
• The successful candidate will work on a progressive interprofessional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives, and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary
• SLP services are coordinated to provide a seven day a week service to our patients, with all team members participating in a rotational service model
• Perform all other duties; as required

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent; required
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO); required
• Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA) membership; preferred
• 1-2 years experience in an acute care hospital; preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of ICU, general internal medicine, and stroke population; 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 interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving 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
• Ability to function in an independent, self-directed manner and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to 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

Why join UHN?

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

) * 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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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