Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

As a member of the Satellite Health Facility, the Speech Language Pathologist will provide identification, evaluation, treatment, management, education, counseling, preventative and consultive services to an adult population presenting with swallowing and communication disabilities related to an acute or chronic medical, oncological and/or hematological condition.

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Understanding of and sensitivity to older adults and age-related changes
• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving, critical appraisal and decision-making
• Current knowledge base and experience in the assessment and management of adults with swallowing and communication disorders
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional education and advancement of practice
• Effective communication abilities
• Related continuing education, advance training and upgraded skills an asset
• Previous experience working with patients with oncological and hematological diagnoses preferred
• Previous experience working in an acute medical setting preferred
• Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CALPO)
• Demonstrated willingness to collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team required

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Job
Health Professional/Assistant
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
Satellite Health Facility
Organization
Satellite Health Facility
Status
Regular
Hours per week
22.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
39.2000
Maximum Salary
50.2500
Post Date
Apr 14, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
Apr 20, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.
We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research - ranked fourth in Canada- and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.
Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, the Satellite Health Facility (SHF) team provides care for low acuity and Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients. Generally, patients transferred from other HHS sites to the SHF are waiting for: Home with Home Care supports, Transitional Care, Long-Term Care or require time to convalesce after an acute care admission. The SHF team is critical to achieving HHS’ vision of “Best Care for All” – supporting HHS patients to receive the right care in the right place!
The Satellite Health Facility operates within the Community and Population Health Services Program, under the Director of Community and Population Health Services. Clinical Managers provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the team and supporting staff. The SHF is comprised of full-time and part-time Nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Aides supporting Inpatient services.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday; days.
This position is temporary until March 2024.
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement