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


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology, Assessment, Treatment, Management, Education, Counseling, Communication, Swallowing Disorders, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Critical Appraisal, Decision-Making, Sensitivity to Older Adults, Continuing Professional Education, Voice/Resonance, Fluency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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. 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
Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide identification, assessment, treatment, management, education, counseling, preventative, and consultative services for acutely ill adults. They will address communication and swallowing difficulties due to various impairments.
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