Speech-Language Pathologist
Competition # 224241
Location: Bayview
Classification: Regular Full-Time
Department: Women & Babies Program, Neonatal Follow Up Clinic
Union: Non-Union
Hours of Work: Weekdays & Weekends: Days, 8hrs; as per Schedule
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has an opportunity for a Speech-Language Therapist (S-LP) to join our team with experiences in developmental and social/communication services to infants and children enrolled in our Neonatal Follow Up Clinic. The SLP will complete developmental and language/communication-based assessments, run group interventions and programming. The S-LP will participate in quality improvement initiatives, evaluative processes that include the use of standardized and valid outcome measures, report writing, and research activities.
Summary of Duties
- Assessment of language and communication using various developmental assessments including the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Preschool Speech and Language
- Scales and other language-based developmental assessments.
- Development and implementation of a social communication program for toddlers with an emphasis on parental coaching using techniques such as Hanen’s More Than Words
- Program, Project ImPACT, Early Start Denver Model or other naturalistic strategies.
- Development and implementation of programs for school-aged children with focus on early literacy skills, social thinking curriculum or other social communication strategies
- Experience with school age assessment with focus on learning, language and literacy such as, The Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test.
- Experience with researching the efficacy of parent coaching programs.
- Acting as a resource to NICU and Neonatal Follow Up Clinic staff.
- Making appropriate referrals to and collaborating with other services and agencies.
- Maintaining patient records and workload measurement in accordance with facility and professional standards.
- Participating in clinical and interprofessional education.
Qualifications/Skills
- Current CASLPO registration is required.
- Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Experience with providing assessments, consultation and therapy to infants, toddlers and children, especially those who have been in an NICU.
- Demonstrated familiarity with current literature, issues and trends of practice.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability work collaboratively as a member of interprofessional teams.
- Experience with program development.
- Demonstrated commitment to maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through continuing education.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (in one document) quoting 224241
- The location and/or details in the job posting may change depending on operational needs.
- Qualified Applicants must submit both an Internal Application/Transfer Form and current Résumé to the Human Resources Department at their campus. Qualifications, skills and demonstrated satisfactory attendance and performance are considered as part of the selection process.
- Sunnybrook is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this on your Internal Application/Transfer Form.