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Speech Language Pathologist at Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology, Dysphagia Management, Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Critical Appraisal, Decision-Making, Communication Skills, Professional Education, Tracheostomy Management, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
As a member of the team, the Speech-Language Pathologist will provide identification, assessment, treatment, management, education, and counseling services for an acutely ill adult population. Heavy emphasis is placed on dysphagia management. Patients may require communication and cognitive-communication screening/assessments. 1. Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) 2. Master's 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 chronic diseases 7. Effective communication abilities 8. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education and advancement of practice 9. Demonstrated understanding of tracheostomy tubes and management of dysphagia 10. Videofluoroscopic swallowing study experience is preferred 11. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) experience is an asset
Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide identification, assessment, treatment, management, education, and counseling services for an acutely ill adult population. A heavy emphasis is placed on dysphagia management and communication assessments.