JOB TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

Job Posting #: 928553

Union: Non-Union

Site: Toronto Rehab, Bickle Centre

Department: Allied Health

Reports to: Manager, Program Services

Hours: Varies

Salary: $40.98 - $51.22 hourly (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Status: Casual

Shifts: Varies

Posted Date: February 8th, 2024

Closing Date: February 22nd, 2024

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Position Summary

As an integral member of Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will: provide quality speech-language pathology care to patients at Toronto Rehab Institute, E.W. Bickle Centre. Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team members, and members of the SLP service; provide education to patients, their families, students and interdisciplinary team members; participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and quality initiatives of Speech-Language Pathology, Allied Health and the clinical program; and assist with coverage of other areas. The candidate will perform all other duties as required.

Duties

• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team members and members of the SLP service
• provide education to patients, their families, students and interdisciplinary team members
• participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings and quality initiatives of Speech-Language Pathology, Allied Health and the clinical program and assist with coverage of other areas
• 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
  • Experience with Rehab and Complex Continuing Care 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
  • Compliance with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
  • Computer literacy required
  • 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 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.

    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.