POSTING DATE: January 25, 2024 POSTING #038-24 (OPSEU)
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – Adult
Primary site: Alliance Wide
Casual
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Speech-Language Pathologist is concerned with communication, cognitive or swallowing disorders of adults; and often works as part of a team with other professionals to provide consultative and direct treatment services to the inpatient and outpatient populations. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for counselling of clients and families, as well as for appropriate referrals to other professionals or services.
REPORTS TO: Manager, Therapies & Professional Practice
DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible
SALARY: $43.37 to $56.22 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology
- A member of good standing of the College of Audiologists and Speech and Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices including management of dysphagia.
- Experience in both clinical and video fluoroscopic assessment of swallowing
- Experience with inpatient service delivery is an asset.
- Experience with critical care patients is an asset.
ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in an interprofessional collaborative environment.
- Working knowledge of and experience with theories and principles guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, problem-solving and innovation skills.
- Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative.
- Evidence of continued professional growth and/or professional development
- Appreciation of resource utilization.
- Computer skills, particularly Meditech, MS Office, and/or other software
- A valid Ontario driver’s license
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca
As a part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance requires that all staff have received the required doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We know that we are strengthened by a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to: Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, persons who identify as women and persons of marginalized sexual orientation and gender identities. Upon individual requests, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection process, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
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