Speech Language Pathologist

Please Note: We are looking for casuals who might be able to offer time MonFri (week days).

As an integral member of Allied Health the SpeechLanguage Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a progressive multiprofessional team participate in rounds meetings and quality initiatives and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. The candidate will perform all other duties as required. This position is casual for inpatient and outpatient so the patient population could change depending on the department needs.

Duties

• Recognize and act within the scope of practice of a speechlanguage pathologist
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Ability to function in an independent selfdirected manner and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
• Have an understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology or equivalent required
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and SpeechLanguage Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) required
• Ontario Association of SpeechLanguage Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA) membership preferred
• 2 years experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of General Internal Medicine and Oncology patients preferred
• Experience in professional education presentation and inservices preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Commitment to selfdirected/life long learning and evidence based practice
• 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
• Experience with Surgical Nephrology Cardiac and ICU patient population an asset

Additional Information :

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 onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime