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Speech Language Pathologist

Toronto, ON
Mid Level
Part-Time

About the role

Overview

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible and accountable to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice for the provision of quality care, assessment, treatment, education and counselling to patients with swallowing and communication impairments as established by the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and the standards of Speech Language Pathology care of the hospital and its affiliates. You will work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team. This role primarily supports patients in critical care and general internal medicine however there are coverage requirements in Stroke, Complex Continuing Care, Respirology, Surgery, and the Emergency Department. Participation in clinical education and staff onboarding are a requirement of this position. This is a part-time position that requires flexible weekday availability with weekend availability being an asset. Scheduling and primary assignment is subject to change based on operational needs.

Education

  • Completion of the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP), Registered MBSImP Clinician status preferred.
  • Masters' Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care hospital based SLP care delivery required.- Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in cardio-respiratory, geriatrics, surgery, ICU, cardiology, acute general medicine and stroke.

  • Experience with video fluorographic swallow studies is required.

  • Experience with tracheostomized individuals an asset.

  • Experience with AAC and communication disorders is an asset.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member.

  • Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and task groups.

  • Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of hospital/health service.

  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development.

  • Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary on rotation.

  • Good work and attendance record required.

  • All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto EastHealth Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

  • All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.

  • All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherenceto MGH's policies and practices.

About Michael Garron Hospital

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Nestled in the heart of East Toronto, Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) is a vibrant community teaching hospital serving more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. For more than 90 years, MGH has delivered high-quality, patient-centred healthcare services to families along the continuum of care, from welcoming a new life to facing end-of-life.

MGH is a full-service hospital with strong community and research partners. MGH is a proud member of East Toronto Health Partners, the Ontario Health Team serving East Toronto.

In 2010, MGH was the first hospital to make the Great Place to Work Institute's best workplaces in Canada list. More recently, MGH was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2023. A benchmark for workplace best practices, this is the sixth consecutive year the hospital has received this recognition.

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