Speech Language Pathologist Consultant

Speech Language Pathologist Consultant - Temporary Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

• The primary functions of the Speech-Language Pathologist Consultant include : assessing patients who are referred for SLP services;
• developing swallowing and / or communication plans of care for the patient; collaborating with the interprofessional care team to implement and evaluate the plan of care;

and education of patients and / or their caregivers.

Responsibilities include :

• Provides assessment, management and rehabilitation of swallowing disorders for patients admitted to Runnymede and referred for SLP services.
• Provides assessment, management and rehabilitation of speech, language and cognitive communication disorders for patients admitted to Runnymede and referred for SLP services.
• Develops and implements individual plans of care based on an analysis of assessment findings and clinical reasoning.
• Establishes rehabilitation goals in collaboration with the patient and / or substitute decision maker.
• Monitors changes in the patient’s functional status related to swallowing and communication and adjust plans of care accordingly.
• Provides education to patients, families and caregivers as required to support optimal and safe care for swallowing and communication disorders.
• Contributes to discharge planning, including initiating referrals for community services as appropriate, for patients on their caseload, when indicated by the plan of care.
• Collaborates with members of the inter-professional team through documentation and / or direct consultation to provide a coordinated program of patient care.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date assessment, treatment, goals and other relevant documentation for each patient on their caseload.
• Educates patients, appropriate family members, students and other health care providers regarding aspects of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Complies with College Standards, Guidelines, Position Statements and Code of Ethics.
• Adheres to Runnymede’s vision, mission and values.
• Actively promotes a culture of safety for both patients and employees by participating in safety education and training, by reporting incidents or unsafe situations to his / her supervisor, and by complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Program requirements.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications / experience :

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited and recognized university
• Member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists an asset
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Demonstrated expertise with geriatric, neurological and MSK conditions
• Clinical experience in Rehabilitation / Complex Continuing Care Hospital or Acute Care Hospital preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication to successfully work with all levels of the organization
• Competence with the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office Suite

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.

g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment.

Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Runnymede Healthcare Centre values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

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