Speech Language Pathologist Transitional Care Program

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre and Hillcrest Reactivation Centre
Department: Transitional Care Program
Reports to: Manager of Program Services
Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Days - Monday-Friday - 8 hour shifts
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year contract)
Closing Date: August 25 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of interdisciplinary team the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing successful candidate will work in a progressive multi-professional team participate in rounds meetings and quality initiatives and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary.

Duties

• Provides assessment and treatment for adult patients
• The successful candidate will work closely within a high functioning multi-disciplinary team participating in rounds HNC specific committees and quality initiatives to support the complex needs of this patient population
• Involved in teaching group education classes
• Assist with coverage across other clinical services
• Aids in the identification of patients who are appropriate for speech-language pathology services.
• Participates in healthcare team meetings as required.
• Reviews charts interviews patients families and significant others (as appropriate) to gather pertinent data on communication and swallowing history educational and linguistic background health status and physical and social environment of the patient.
• Completes screening and/or assessment of swallowing and communication function and devises plan for management.
• Conducts Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies.
• Participates in Tracheostomy Care.
• With appropriate training and certification assumes duties of related delegated acts and medical directives.
• Provides education to patients families other care givers and staff regarding assessment findings and management suggestions.
• Participates in family on behalf of patients family members and significant others as appropriate.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to record keeping defined by UHN Public Hospitals Act and CASLPO.
• Provides coverage to other clinicians caseloads as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• 2 years experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Experience in professional education presentation and in-services preferred
• Recognizes and acts within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist
• Understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Commitment to self-directed/life-long learning and evidence-based practice
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
• 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

Additional Information :

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 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 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. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

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 :

Contract