Speech-Language Pathologist

As the only rehabilitation hospital in the Niagara Region, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre provides specialized post-acute hospital care and exceptional clinical outcomes through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and complex care programs. Our interprofessional team utilizes state of the art equipment to restore health, rebuild lives, and renew hope providing the highest quality of compassionate care to every patient. Hotel Dieu Shaver is where careers begin and flourish.

Position : Speech-Language Pathologist – AAC Clinic

Position Type : Temporary Full-Time Position Available

Hourly Rate of Pay : $44.67 - $57.90

Job Posting Number : P-A-25

Position Overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist in our Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Interdisciplinary Outpatient Clinic is responsible for providing quality Speech-Language Pathology assessment and treatment for Face-to-Face Communication to individuals with complex speech and / or physical impairments. Experience with high-tech or low-tech AAC systems and strategies is an asset (e.g., customizing various communication programs or developing paper-based tools and resources).

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains all appropriate clinical documentation in accordance with department policy and procedures. This includes completing patient charting, maintaining statistics, progress notes, etc. and composing professional correspondence regarding patients.
• Participates as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team along with an Occupational Therapist, Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) and Equipment Co-ordinator to review patient cases, identify client treatment needs, recommend and prescribe appropriate assistive technology.
• Maintains professional knowledge regarding speech-language pathology (SLP) and AAC practices, processes, technologies, etc. by reading professional journals, attending skill specific courses, workshops and conferences.
• Conducts in-service and education sessions for hospital staff, students, clients, client’s caregivers, etc. regarding AAC services.
• Assigning and monitoring the work of the CDA, Equipment Co-ordinator and SLP Students.
• Other job duties as required.

The successful candidate must possess

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or other ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

At HDS we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers the best care for our patients. We are dedicated to fostering a positive culture where individuals of all backgrounds and identities feel empowered, respected and included. HDS values equity and an inclusive culture and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team where everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in serving our community in an environment of holistic and compassionate care and would like to join our team, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter.

Email : recruit@hoteldieushaver.org

Mail :

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre

Human Resources Department

541 Glenridge Avenue

St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2

Fax : (905) 687-3228

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request throughout the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their reply and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.

Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than 4 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 .

Renewing Hope. Rebuilding Lives.

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is a specialty hospital that excels in providing rehabilitation and complex care to thousands of patients across the Niagara Region.

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