General Posting Information

POSITION:

Speech Language Pathologist

DEPARTMENT:

Speech and Language Pathology

CONDITIONS:

Casual

SHIFTS:

Days / Evenings / Weekends

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RATE:

SCALE Minimum Maximum

OPSE13 $45.78/hr $58.04/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary purpose for this position is to provide speech and language pathology assessment and treatment to patients to enable patients to achieve an optimal level of funtional independence as well as to work as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team with regards to patient management and programming
• Using a Patient Centered approach, assess the patient, establish treatment goals with the patient, and formulate and implement a plan in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team
• Maintain a clinical caseload consistent with departmental standards and the guidelines of the College of Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with departmental standards, Health Record requirements, and standards of the CASLPO
• Communicate witht he interdisciplinary team regarding the patient's goals, plan, and progress by attending interdisciplinary team meetings, completing documentation, and through informal/formal methods of communication.
• Attend and participate in planning departmental and program goals and objectives, including but not limited to quality assurance, risk assessment, and resource utilization
• Patricipate in ongoing continuing educations activities such as departmental and hosptial in-services and/or community educational opportunities
• Demonstrates QCH valuess: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Honours Degree in Speech Language Pathology with Masters Equivalent or Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Membership in good standing of the College of Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Saver (BCLS)
• Computer skills - email, word processing, spreadsheets, etc
• Post-graduate Speech and Language Pathology treatment courses

PREFRRED:

• MBSimp training/Videofluroscopy experience
• Experience in a general hosital setting
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team
• Experience with VFSS

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.