Speech Language Pathologist at Hamilton Health Sciences / McMaster Children’s Hospital
Hamilton Health Sciences / McMaster Children’s Hospital · Hamilton, Canada · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Hamilton
Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation is a portfolio within McMaster Children's Hospital. It is comprised of many different programs providing out- patient services to children (and some adults) with developmental, emotional or behaviourial, physical, or communication needs. The Technology Access Clinic team assesses the needs and abilities of clients from preschool through to geriatrics with a physical diagnosis in order to implement augmentative communication solutions to enhance or replace spoken or written communication.
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the candidate will provide augmentative communication services to meet the client needs. The Speech-Language Pathologist participates in training, education and research activities to increase knowledge and to develop clinical, analytical and technical skills.
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Monday to Friday, Days may include some evenings.
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1. Current registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
2. Masters degree in speech-language pathology
3. Individual Authorizer of Augmentative Communication Devices with the Assistive Devices Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Health
4. Experience with augmentative communication strategies and assistive technology
5. Willingness to participate in a criminal reference screening process
6. Fluency in French will be considered an asset
7. Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)
8. Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
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Hamilton Health Sciences fosters aculture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by ourMission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton HealthSciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected tosupport students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during theposting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via theCareers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we willaccommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom,Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human RightsCode. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate thosewith disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodationthrough the application processes, please contact HRServices at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If theapplicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during aninterview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when schedulingthe interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants,however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Pastperformance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are aprevious employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstancesaround an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English,is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per theoutlined Collective Agreements:
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