Speech pathologist Jobs in Markham, ON

Overview

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Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

Shifts at either the Markham or RCC site Monday to Saturday (0830-1630h). Please note, schedule is subject to change based on operational demands. It is the responsibility of casual staff to provide reasonable availability to their department, inclusive of a minimum of two weekdays and two weekends within each 6-week period. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Salary Grid: OPCOM13: $ - $ per hour

Responsibilities

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Support

As a member of our interprofessional team, you will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment, education and counseling to adult inpatients with swallowing and communication impairments within the subacute and acute stroke patient population – in addition to the support of a variety of subacute and acute medicine, and rehab adult populations within Markham Stouffville Hospital. 48_Business Development Created with Sketch.

Continuous improvement

You will also have the opportunity to participate in the ongoing program development and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2 years’ recent experience with dysphagia and communication disorders in a subacute and/or acute medical environment (ALC, general medicine, neurology, and stroke rehab patient populations). Recent experience with treatment/management of speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. 48_Assessment Created with Sketch.

Skills

Proficiency with videofluoroscopic swallow studies; MBSImP certification. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.