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Position Summary:

Provides clinical assessment and treatment services to adult patients with suspected communication impairments, including hearing impairments, and/or swallowing disorders in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Ethics of the College of Audiologists and Speech/Language Pathologists of Ontario.

Provides clinical education and training to staff, community caregivers and families in: appropriate communication techniques, recognition of referral needs, and providing assistance to those who have swallowing difficulties that require specialized food textures, implements, positioning or cuing during feeding.

Participates in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary activities that are directed towards modeling and promoting a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to operational efficiency, professional and program development.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario

• Experience with adult clients preferred

• Experience in communication disorders involving voice, congenital, acquired or progressive neurological disorders and swallowing 

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, interpret results in a manner that is clear and understandable and provide training and direction

• Excellent computer skills

• Commitment to instructing students an asset

• Good attendance and availability required

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