Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months with possible extension)

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Union Association: OPSEU

Salary: $44.67 to $57.90/Hour

Position Summary:

Provides clinical assessment and treatment services to adult patients with suspected communication impairments, and swallowing disorders in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Ethics of the College of Audiologists and Speech/Language Pathologists of Ontario.

Provides clinical education and training to staff, community caregivers and families in: appropriate communication techniques, recognition of referral needs, and providing assistance to those who have swallowing difficulties that require specialized food textures, implements, positioning or cuing during feeding.

Participates in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary activities that are directed towards modeling and promoting a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to operational efficiency, professional and program development.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology
• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Experience with adult clients preferred
• Experience in communication disorders involving voice, congenital, acquired or progressive neurological disorders and swallowing.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, interpret results in a manner that is clear and understandable and provide training and direction
• Excellent computer skills
• Commitment to instructing students and communication disorder assistants
• Good attendance and availability required