Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $53.51 - $62.96 /hour

Temporary employment anticipated to extend until March 5, 2027, subject to the availability of work.

**Some weekend coverage is required**

An exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative inter-professional environment delivering speech language pathology services to stroke rehabilitation patients in a specialized rehabilitation program.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wants to be on a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of stroke rehabilitation care and to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the rehab care delivery system as a whole.

Using the principles of patient centered care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing speech language pathology services to patients who have had a stroke or other neurological conditions. It is understood that current scheduling arrangements are subject to change as determined by the Employer. A focus on swallowing disorders as well as attaining optimal communication and supported conversation abilities that relate to fostering independence in activities of daily living for the patient are key elements of the role.


Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Experience with dysphagia and demonstrated knowledge and practice of swallow studies
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with an interdisciplinary team
• Sound understanding of the role of a variety of rehabilitation professionals
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and innovation skills
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice, with the ability to measure and evaluate practice change outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation with demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practice swallowing guidelines
• Experience in hospital service delivery
• Aphasia Institute Training- supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing