Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview

The Speech Pathologist in Pediatrics implements all phases of speech-language pathology care to patients, from initial contacts (gathering information) and the admitting process to procedures for screening and/or full assessments, data analysis, care and treatment planning and monitoring.

The incumbent must work in close cooperation with the members of the multidisciplinary team.

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION until February 2027 approximately

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

• All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

• As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

• Master in Speech Language Pathology from a recognized university.

• Member of the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years in a similar environment would be an important asset.

Skills

• Must be able to read and understand highly complex material such as very specialized and technical reports, scientific or professional research papers e.g. neurological (MRI) reports, geneticist’s reports, audiology reports, evidence-based research papers on selected therapeutic approaches.
• Must be able to write complex materials such as position papers, patient treatment plans, elaborate assessment reports and recommendations to physicians and/or other professionals.
• Must be able to apply statistical methods for the analysis of results from test batteries.
• Must be able to work under conditions that include frequent uncontrollable interruptions to workflow which create changes in priorities and result in changes in the pace/flow of work.
• Good communication skills in French and English, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated computer skills– Outlook, Internet Explorer- be considered an asset.