Speech Language Pathologist

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 2
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital/Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Salary Range: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: Variable
Shifts: Various
Status: Casual
Closing Date: May 6 2026
 

Job Summary

As an integral member of Allied Health the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The 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. The candidate will perform all other duties as required. This position is for casual in-patient coverage of various units.

Duties

• Recognize and act within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice
• Ability to function in an independent self-directed manner and to exercise sound judgement
• Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
• Have an understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent required
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) required
• Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA) membership preferred
• 2 years experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of General Internal Medicine and Oncology patients preferred
• Experience in professional education presentation and in-services preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Commitment to self-directed/life long learning and evidence based practice
• 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
• Experience with Surgical Nephrology Cardiac and ICU patient population an asset

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.

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 :

Part-time