Speech Language Pathologist Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Salary Range: $ to $ per hour
Hours: hours per week

Shifts:

Days
Status: Temporary Full-Time ( June 2026 )
Closing Date: March 18, 2026

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary Allied Health team, 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. This position will primarily cover the out-patient head & neck radiation and medical oncology patient population.

Duties:

Provides assessment and treatment for adult Head and Neck cancer (HNC) patients with swallowing and communication disorders
The successful candidate will work closely within a high functioning, multi-disciplinary team participating in rounds, HNC specific committees and quality initiatives to support the complex needs of this patient population
Involved in teaching group education classes
Assist with coverage across other clinical service areas as necessary

Qualifications

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent

Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)

2 years experience in an acute care hospital, preferred

Experience in conducting Videofluroscopy, preferred

Experience in outpatient oncology, preferred

Experience in the assessment and treatment of Radiation associated dysphagia, 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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Commitment to self-directed/life long learning and evidence based practice

Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice

Ability to function in an independent, self-directed manner and to exercise sound judgement

Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor

Compliance with legislation outlined in Regulation of Health Professions Act (1991)

Compliance with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures

Computer literacy, preferred

Experience in development, implementation and monitoring of quality indicators, preferred

Additional Information

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…


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