Speech Language Pathologist - Toronto Rehab - Brain Program

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment, management and counselling of patients with voice, fluency, language, cognitive-communicative, swallowing and motor speech disorders.
• Provide treatment and education services to patients, with a focus on planning for return to work or return to school for many patients.
• The SLP will facilitate communication exchanges between patients and other professions;
• Provide family members, caregivers, staff, and volunteers education in management techniques/approaches; initiate and participate in inter-professional and service specific patient-focused research;
• Participate in program planning and quality improvement initiatives;
• This role is a unique one at Toronto Rehab, by where the Float SLP will primarily provide coverage across all clinical settings, helping to ensure consistency in SLP services.
• he SLP will also provide clinical supervision to SLP graduate students, interns, volunteers and CASLPO initial practice registrants on occasion.
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, or equivalent, required
• Registration with College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO) required
• Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada (on employment)
• Minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience with adult neurogenic communication disorders required
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in neurorehabilitation
• Clinical experience with acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and /or experience working with patients with dementia an asset
• Dysphagia experience (including videofluoroscopy assessment) preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of adult neurogenic communication disorders
• Experience in dysphagia and video fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing
• Experience in implementing group models of therapy and education
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency preferred
• Why join UHN?
• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
• Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
• All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
• UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
• Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
• UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at

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Additional Information

Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre Departments: Brain Program - Inpatient and Outpatient Reports to: Brain Allied Health Manager Salary Range:$43.47 - $54.34 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Weekdays & Weekends Status: Permanent Full-time, Closing Date: June 15, 2026 Job Summary As an integral member of Allied Health, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides assessment and treatment for adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The successful candidate will work in a progressive multi-professional team, participate in rounds, meetings and quality initiatives and assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides swallowing and communication intervention to patients across Toronto Rehab. The candidate will perform all other duties as required.

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