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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies:  1
New or Replacement Position:  Replacement
Site:  West Park
Department: AAC Clinic - West Park
Reports to:  Manager
Salary Range:  $43.47 to $54.34
Hours: 37.5
Shifts: Days - Monday to Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: August 12, 2026

Position Summary

Responsible for general and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment and treatment of communication as well as and swallowing disorders. 

Major Responsibilities

• Complete swallowing assessments, communicate recommendations to the patient, family and team and follow-up to ensure successful implementation
• Treat swallowing impairments when appropriate
• Assess complex communication needs , recommend interventions and provide treatment
• Recommend, prescribe, and evaluate use of AAC equipment, techniques, and strategies
• Fulfill role and responsibilities according to requirements of an ADP-Designated Expanded Level Service
• Provide patient and family education and counselling
• Provide staff, student and volunteer education and training
• Initiate referrals to other services
• Develop and maintain advances in practice related to the profession, including participation in current projects and initiatives to support improved swallowing and speech services
• Provide clinical supervision to a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA)
• Provide clinical supervision to therapy assistants and students
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation
• Complete clinical workload statistics
• Participate in the evaluation of clinical practices
• Participate in activities and interest groups relating to swallowing and speech
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
• Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
• Taking corrective action, where possible
• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
• Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
• An employee’s disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications

Required (Minimum):

• Masters degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology                                                                                           

Required (Minimum):

• Eligible for CASLPO. Registration
• Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units:  3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Respiratory Rehabilitation).

Desired/Preferred:

• ADP Individual Authorizer status for Communication Aids        

Experience (number of years of job-related working experience):    

Required (Minimum):

• 1 to 2 years related experience and demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for working with adults and geriatrics in complex continuing care and rehabilitation, especially with complex communication / AAC needs
• Experience with and a desire to learn about diverse populations including those requiring: complex continuing care, slow stream rehabilitation, respiratory rehabilitation, TB treatment, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and tracheostomy/ventilator dependent patients
• Ability to work compassionately with individuals with degenerative diseases and disorders including: ALS, MS, Duchene’s Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, etc.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families and all levels of staff
• Work as part of a centre-side SLP team to manage referrals and caseload, ensuring efficient and seamless service delivery within a consult model
• Participate actively in various teams within each of the centre-wide units
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be self-directed to manage a diverse caseload, while collaborating and seeking direction appropriately
• Evidence of good performance history and attendance record

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 
• 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. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.