Speech Language Pathologist - D2 General Medicine - Temporary Full-time 2025-12351

Summary of Duties

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has an opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive swallowing and communication services to patients in General Medicine. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with patients, families and interprofessional team members to provide evidence-informed best practice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assess, plan, implement and monitor swallowing and communication impairment interventions

• Maintain patient records and workload measurement in accordance with facility and professional standards

• Act as an SLP resource to the SLP team, the interprofessional team, families and students

• Maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through continuing education and seek opportunities for knowledge dissemination

• Participate in SLP clinical education and interprofessional education activities

• Participate in SLP Professional Council, Program and hospital-wide meetings, committees and planning as required

• Practice in accordance with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario

   

Qualifications/Skills

• Current CASLPO registration

• Previous experience working with medically complex patients in an acute care environment

• Experience with dysphagia and communication assessment and management essential

• Experience with video fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing required

• Demonstrated commitment to student education

• Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred care

• Excellent communication and time-management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of intra- and interprofessional teams