Speech Language Pathologist at Hamilton Health Sciences — NeverHard

The Neuroscience & Trauma program provides inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical and neurological service across the continuum to individuals who suffer from brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, cerebral vascular accidents. As a member of the Medical Program team, the Speech-Language Pathologist will provide identification, assessment, treatment, management, education, counseling, preventative and consultative services for an acutely ill adult population. These individuals may present with communication and swallowing difficulties due to impairments of language, speech production, cognitive-communication, oropharyngeal (swallowing) function, voice/resonance and/or fluency. This position will support patients in the Burn Unit, Trauma, General Surgery, Orthopedics and the Intensive Care Units. Monday - Friday, week-end, days Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement 1. Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) 2. Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent 3. Current knowledge base and experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders 4. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team setting 5. Demonstrated strength in problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making 6. Understanding of and sensitivity to older adults and age-related changes 7. Effective communication abilities 8. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education and advancement of practice 9. Membership and certification with CASLPA preferred 10. Membership in OSLA preferred 11. Minimum of 3 - 5 years of acute care experience preferred. 12. Skill and knowledge in the performance of Videofluoroscopy Swallow Studies or Modified Barium Swallows preferred. 13. Skill and knowledge in the performance of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluaton of Swallows (FEES) is preferred. 14. Excellent time management skills. 15. Demonstrated ability to use flexibility in Clinical Practices.