Position Summary
The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for providing clinical Speech-Language Pathology services including assessment, diagnosis, program planning, therapy, counselling, consultation, and education to the referred patient, family, and mediators.
Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in the area of Speech-Language Pathology, or academic equivalent required.
• Member in good standing with CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario)required.
• Membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience required.
• MBSImP Standardized Clinical Training and Reliability Testing an asset.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to transport materials (up to 20 lbs.), or push a patient in a wheelchair.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain intense listening/mental concentration.
• Demonstrated ability to make frequent changes in body position.
• Demonstrated good visual skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used in assessing language skills.
• The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to professional development as well as to the Mission and Vision of the Hospital.
Our Employees Enjoy
• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development
Employment Equity
OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH
OSMH may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artifical intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
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