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Posting: Speech Language Pathologist(4167)Temp PT(0.5 FTE)Mar2010-Mar2011
| Title | Speech Language Pathologist(4167)Temp PT(0.5 FTE)Mar2010-Mar2011 |
| Competition # | 2009-NU-4167 |
| Category | Clinical |
| Department | Ambulatory Care & Outpatient Services |
| Program | Complex Continuing Care |
| Hours | Part Time |
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| Keywords | Speech Language Pathologist |
| Qualifications | - Masters degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology
- Eligible for CASLPO registration
- Previous related experience and a strong commitment and interest in adult and geriatric rehabilitation
- Ability to work within the consult hospital wide model
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and with a transdisciplinary team
- Ability to work with diverse populations such as those requiring respiratory rehab, CCC, treatment for TB
- Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
- Strong interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, seeking direction appropriately
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| Responsibilities | - Assess speech and swallowing and recommend treatment.
- Provide patient and family education and counselling.
- Participate in activities and interest groups relating to swallowing and speech.
- Develop and maintain advances in practice related to the profession
- Provide staff development.
- Initiate referrals to other services
- Provide clinical supervision to therapy assistant and students.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams.
- Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation.
- Complete clinical workload.
- Participate in the evaluation of clinical practice.
- 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 core values of West Park: Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
We thank all applicants in advance and will contact only those selected for interviews
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| Reports To | Ambulatory Care Lead & SMH |
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