Speech Language Pathologist - Toronto Rehab - Outpatient Brain Program

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Departments:  Outpatient Brain Program 
Reports to:  Manager, Outpatient Allied Health and Clinics
Hours:  0.5 FTE, Weekdays
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: 

As an integral member of Allied Health, the  Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides swallowing and communication intervention to patients in the Toronto Rehab University Centre Neuro Outpatient Brain Program (Multiple Sclerosis, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke).  The successful candidate will: provide evidence-based assessment, management and counselling of patients with voice, fluency, language, cognitive-communicative, swallowing and motor speech disorders. They will also provide treatment and education services to patients, with a focus on maximizing patients' functional abilities. Rehabilitation potential of patients based on environmental considerations, assessments by other health care professionals as well as a speech and language assessment will result in innovative models of clinical intervention, realistic goals and objectives for effective patient management, and referrals to community agencies where appropriate. The SLP will facilitate communication exchanges between patients and other professions; provide family members, caregivers and staff education in management techniques/approaches; initiate and participate in inter-professional and service specific patient-focused initiatives; participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives. The SLP may also provide clinical supervision to SLP graduate students, interns, volunteers and CASLPO initial practice registrants.

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent, required
• Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO) required
• Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience with adult neurogenic communication disorders required
• Minimum of two years clinical experience preferred in neurorehabilitation working with patients living with Multiple Sclerosis, Acquired Brain Injury, Stroke
• Experience in dysphagia and videofluoroscopy assessment required
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of adult neurogenic communication disorders
• Knowledge of outpatient continuum of care and community resources preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of the population of people living with Multiple Sclerosis
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency 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. 

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.