Job Description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph\xe2\x80\x99s Health Centre and St. Michael\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Michael\xe2\x80\x99s team in the mission to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Speech-Language Pathologist Float. The Speech-Language Pathology Team is a dynamic service across all hospital programs. We are seeking an experienced clinician to provide assessment and management for adults with swallowing and communication disorders. This role will provide clinical coverage during staff absences, and will assist with clinical services as needed during regular coverage on Fridays, with the option to pick up additional shifts on weekdays/weekends as available. The position provides opportunities to work in a variety of program units as well as for the role development and evaluation. Many opportunities are available for patient/family, student and staff education, and to participate in quality initiatives and/or practice-based research. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary role of a Speech-Language Pathologist is to provide evaluation and management of swallowing and communication disorders. This includes coordinating and consulting with other relevant team members as needed, and providing ongoing education, counseling, and training as appropriate to staff, patients, families, and other caregivers to manage the disorder(s).

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent)
• Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
• Minimum of two years experience preferred in swallowing and communication assessment and management in acute care.
• Experience with assessment and management of communication and swallowing for medical-surgical patients of various disease presentation, and with tracheostomy tubes.
• Experience with videofluoroscopy and holds current certification or is willing to obtain training in Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp) training.

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.