Speech Pathologist 1 - Ottawa, Canada - The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About The Ottawa Hospital:

Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multicampus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex healthcare challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for highquality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve

Position Information:

Temporary until approximately April 03, 2025.

Rotation/Shifts:

Days, including weekends, 4 and 8 hour shifts.
For information purposes only
The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements:

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent;
Certificate of Registration from CASLPO (or eligible for registration);
Experience with assessment and treatment of adult acquired communication disorders and dysphagia;
Ability to provide counselling to patients, families and other health care professionals;
Superior judgement, initiative, and problem solving skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated commitment to professional development;
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting;
Eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications;
Member of SAC;
Experience working in an adult acute care hospital;
Experience with videofluoroscopic swallow studies;
Knowledge and experience in the areas of head & neck cancer and oncology and the impacts on communication and swallowing;
Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us:

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection.

We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our inhouse Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.