Other Opportunities: Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient Stroke Clinic (Permanent Part-Time)

Reference #	01019
Posted	Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at 12:00am
Scope	Public Applications Accepted
Position	Speech Language Pathologist
Department	Outpatient Stroke Clinic
Vacancy	Yes
Term	Permanent Part-Time
Pay	$44.67 - $57.91 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respct, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUIT AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Speech-Language Pathologist in the Stroke Recovery Clinic provides consultation, assessment, intervention and education regarding disorders of communication and dysphagia related to stroke in accordance with the guidelines of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario, and the hospital. Currently vacant, 0800-1600, one shift a week.

Primary Responsibilities:

Receive and acknowledge stroke rehab referrals from providers for assessment and treatment
Receive consults from other health care professionals and obtain physician referral as necessary
Review medical history, interpret evaluations and test results pertinent to speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders
Conduct speech, language and dysphagia assessment as indicated
Identify speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders
Relate findings to patient/family/physician and other team members
Develop appropriate patient/family centred treatment goals
Provide counselling, education and training to patients and family regarding communication disorders and dysphagia
Implement appropriate treatment plan for identified disorders
Communicate/demonstrate and involve other team members in treatment plan interventions to be carried out
Monitor and review the effectiveness of the treatment plan and modify as necessary
Complete a discharge note and recommend follow-up interventions/services when indicated
Facilitate continuity of patient care by liaising with other caregivers as appropriate (e.g. pre-admission/post-discharge services)
Develop and participate in in-service education
Attend and contribute to medical rounds, conferences and lectures
Attend seminars, conferences and courses to maintain professional and technical
Participate in clinic goal setting, evaluation and long-term planning
Comply with hospital guidelines - e.g. confidentiality, infection control, WHMIS, code procedures, etc.
Monitor operation of department equipment and reports malfunctions to director
Comply with hospital guidelines - e.g. confidentiality, infection control, WHMIS, code procedures, etc.
May be required to support inpatient allied health team related to HHR and hospital demands

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Certification with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
Dysphagia experience
Experience working with stroke patients in an in-patient or out-patient setting preferred
Recent relevant experience with Adult population
Good decision making and deductive reasoning skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with patients/families, other professionals and interdisciplinary team members
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Professionalism, independence and dedication to client-centred practice

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is staffed casual outpatient stroke clinic
There may be exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases when working with patients
See physical demands

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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