#070-21 Speech-Language Pathologist - Adult, Rehabilitation Services, Casual, Alliance Wide

Stratford, ON

POSTING DATE: February 5, 2021                                                      POSTING # 070-21 (OPSEU)
EXPIRY DATE: February 12, 2021
REVISED EXPIRY DATE: March 10, 2021

                                                       HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
                                                                    NOTICE OF VACANCY
                                                                                 REPOSTED

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: $39.31 to $50.09 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)

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

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

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.