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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development
Monday to Friday business hours
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Therapy Services, you will be responsible for assessing and treating swallowing and communication disorders in the adult population, for inpatients and/or outpatients. Working as a member of the Speech Language Pathology Team in our dynamic interdisciplinary team setting, you will oversee the assessment and management of communication disorders and dysphagia in the outpatient acute neuro program. You will assess and manage swallowing and communication disorders for acute and rehab patients. You will interpret assessments in order to plan, organize, and implement treatment programs. You will participate in managing caseload and scheduling patient, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
This position will serve mostly acute, inpatient clients with a focus on swallowing.
Education Requirements:
Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Eligibility for registration with CASLPO.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Current (2 year) speech pathology experience in a multidisciplinary health services environment
Mandatory Competencies:
Experience in video fluoroscopic assessment of dysphagia would be an asset.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attendance record
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
Effective September 7th, 2021, all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management.
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