Position Summary

Hours: Opportunity for temporary full time hours, although subject to availability.

Required

•Registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario.
• Ability to provide communication and dysphagia assessment and treatment services to adults.
• Experience with an adult caseload and video-fluoroscopic evaluations.
• Able to travel between sites at QHC (Belleville, Picton & Trenton) as needed.
• Able to work pre-scheduled weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis PDA available to review)
• Evidence of continuing professional development. (please list most recent 3 on application)

Duties

• Provide Speech and Language assessments and intervention for a range of acute inpatient clients including stroke, ICU, general medical and ER.
• Training for rehab and/or outpatient clients will be completed as needed
• Provide care in a busy hospital setting at multiple sites of QHC (Belleville, Picton & Trenton).
• Work pre-scheduled holidays on a rotating basis.
• Participate in interprofessional team assessments, goal setting and case management/coordination.
• Maintain appropriate written records and statistics for all patients in accordance with professional standards and hospital policy.
• Engage in program development, evaluation and education activities as determined by the service.
• Complete professional development activities to continuously upgrade knowledge and skills.
• Liaise with community agencies and other related caregivers on patient specific matters
• Provide coverage for other services as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities; we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.