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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital 
Department:  Allied Health 
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health & Geriatrics 
Salary Range:  $43.47 to $54.34
Hours: 37.5 Hours Weekly - 0.5 Inpatient Neurovascular Unit and 0.5 Stroke Outreach
Shifts: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm, and Rotating Weekends
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: March 13, 2026

Position Summary 

The Speech-Language Pathologist is an integral member of our Neurovascular Unit providing expert assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders following stroke. 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. The candidate will perform all other duties as required. The successful candidate will also fill the role of Stroke Outreach SLP. In this capacity they will provide consultative assessment in the Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC) and TIA and Minor Stroke Unit (TAMS) as well as support stroke education and participate in initiative development to optimize care for persons with stroke across the Toronto Stroke Network. 

Duties:

Inpatient Neurovascular Unit (NVU) 0.5 FTE

• Conduct comprehensive communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) assessments for adults with stroke and neurovascular conditions.
• Perform timely bedside swallowing evaluations and determine safe oral intake.
• Identify aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and cognitive‑linguistic impairments related to acute stroke.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient goals, and stroke best practices.
• Provide evidence‑based therapy for language, motor speech, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Monitor patient progress, revise care plans, and determine readiness for discharge or transition to rehabilitation.
• Recommend diet texture modifications and safe swallowing strategies.
• Provide communication strategies and supports for patients, families, and the care team.
• Contribute to discharge planning, including outpatient referrals or rehabilitation pathways.
• Participate in daily interprofessional rounds on NVU.
• Collaborate with NVU, general internal medicine, nursing, rehab teams, and patient flow partners.
• Communicate assessment findings and care plans clearly to teams, patients, and families.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist with coverage across other Allied Health clinical areas as needed, including rotating weekend shifts.

Stroke Outreach (0.5 FTE)

• Provide SLP consultations for patients seen in:
• Stroke Prevention Clinic (SPC)
• TIA and Minor Stroke Unit (TAMS)
• Assess communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing concerns in ambulatory/rapid‑response settings.
• Offer short‑term, targeted education or intervention for mild communication or swallowing issues as needed.
• Identify patients requiring further outpatient or community SLP services and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Support delivery of stroke patient and family education, including communication after stroke and swallowing safety.
• Participate in initiative development to enhance stroke care across the Toronto Stroke Network.
• Contribute to implementing stroke best practice guidelines and promoting evidence‑based stroke care.
• Participate in quality initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes on the Neurovascular Unit and across the stroke system.
• Support stroke best practice implementation and contribute to stroke system priorities.
• Provide education sessions, in‑services, or training for interprofessional staff and learners.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices in acute stroke and neurovascular SLP care.
• Practice in full accordance with CASLPO requirements and the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991).

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• 3 years of clinical experience with 1-2 years in an acute care hospital, preferred
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of stroke, neurovascular conditions and general internal medicine population, preferred
• Experience with stroke best practices and stroke system; demonstrates experience with change  leadership and promotion of evidence-based stroke care, preferred 
• Previous involvement in quality improvement activities, preferred
• Knowledge of Toronto West Stroke Network's strategic priorities and best practice initiatives, preferred
• Experience in professional education, presentation and in-services, preferred
• Recognizes and acts within the scope of practice of a speech-language pathologist
• Understanding of health care teams and how the skills and competencies of all members contribute toward patient management
• Compliance with legislation outlined in Regulation of Health Professions Act (1991)

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at 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 any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.