Speech Language Pathologist
- Spinal Cord Rehab Program Contract Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program Compensation: CAD 43.47
- CAD 54.34
- hourly UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 Replacement or New Role: Replacement Site: Toronto Rehab Institute
- Lyndhurst Centre Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program (Inpatient and Outpatient Services) Reports to: Program Services Manager
- Allied Health and Outpatient Therapy Hours: 22.5hours per week Shifts: Days

Salary:
$43.47
- $54.34 Hourly (To be commensurate with experience, and consistent with UHN compensation policy) Status: Temporary Part-Time (1 year) Closing Date: Until filled Position Summary As an integral member of the Allied Health team, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)



provides assessment and treatment services to adults with spinal cord injury across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. The successful candidate will work within a cooperative interprofessional team to address communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs that impact participation, health, safety, and quality of life. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates in clinical rounds, discharge planning, quality improvement initiatives, student education, and program development activities, while supporting service delivery across the continuum of spinal cord rehabilitation. Assess and treat adults with swallowing, communication, and cognitive-communication impairments within a spinal cord rehabilitation setting. Provide education and counselling to patients, families, and caregivers regarding communication and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, recreation therapy, respiratory therapy, psychology, and other team members to support coordinated patient care. Participate in interprofessional rounds, discharge planning, family meetings, and case conferences. Participate in quality improvement, program development, research, and qualified practice initiatives within the Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program.



Provide coverage across inpatient and outpatient spinal cord rehabilitation services as required. Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent required. Registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) required. Experience working with adults with acquired neurological conditions, dysphagia, and communication disorders preferred. Experience in rehabilitation and/or spinal cord rehabilitation preferred. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional rehabilitation team. 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. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP ) A flexible work environment Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) 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. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply

📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Toronto)
🏢 UHN Research
📍 Toronto