Speech Language Pathologist - Odette Cancer Centre - Regular full-time 2023-5067
Reference number:
911900862
Publication date:
May 18 2024
Main functions:
Summary of Duties: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre has an opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech, swallowing and voice services to outpatients in the Odette Cancer Centre. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with SLP staff, patients, families and inter-professional team members across multiple oncologic site groups. Responsibilities include: Triage, assess, and manage swallowing impairments arising from multiple cancer sites including (but not limited to) Lung, Breast, GI, CNS, H&N Provide education/counselling for patients experiencing communication and/or swallowing difficulties and their caregivers Support inpatient care as it relates to facilitating smooth and timely transition to the outpatient setting Act as an SLP resource to the SLP team, the interprofessional team, families and students Maintain patient records and workload measurement in accordance with facility and professional standards Maintain and upgrade skills and knowledge through continuing education and seek opportunities for knowledge dissemination Participate in SLP clinical education and interprofessional education activities Participate in SLP Professional Council, Program and hospital-wide meetings, committees and planning as required Practice in accordance with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario Qualifications/Skills: Current CASLPO registration Extensive clinical experience (3 years) required working with an Oncology caseload including Head and Neck patients in a contemporary acute care setting and outpatient environment Extensive independent experience with videofluoroscopic instrumental swallowing evaluation FEES instrumental evaluation experience an asset Experience with patients undergoing organ preservation treatment modalities preferred Experience with tracheostomy management required Demonstrated commitment to SLP student and interprofessional student education Demonstrated commitment to Person-Centred Care Excellent communication and time-management skills Ability to work collaboratively & efficiently as a member of intra- and interprofessional teams ADP authorizer status preferred
