Speech Language Pathologist at Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Treatment, Management, Counseling, Preventative Services, Consultative Services, Neurogenic Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Problem-solving, Critical Appraisal, Decision-making, Videofluoroscopy Swallow Studies, Modified Barium Swallows, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallows, Time Management

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. This position will support patients in the Burn Unit, Trauma, General Surgery, Orthopedics and the Intensive Care Units. 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.

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Responsibilities

Provide identification, assessment, and treatment for acutely ill adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Support patients across various specialized units including the Burn Unit, Trauma, and Intensive Care Units.