Speech Pathologist Voice ENT Clinic (Job ID: 8921)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The primary role of a Speech-Language Pathologist is to provide clinical and instrumental evaluation of swallowing and communication disorders and to provide management of these disorders. This includes coordinating & consulting with other relevant team members as needed, and providing ongoing education, counseling & training as appropriate to staff, patient/family & other caregivers to manage the disorder(s).
- Conduct evaluations of voice function, including perceptual, acoustic and aerodynamic assessments of voice
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with voice, upper airway and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based approaches
- Provide therapy for a range of voice conditions, including vocal fold lesions, muscle tension dysphonia, post-surgical rehabilitation and irritable larynx syndrome
- Complete stroboscopy and indirect laryngoscopy for dysphonia and dysphagia, as well as modified barium swallow studies for assessment of dysphagia
Conduct VFSS and FEES for outpatients
- Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent)
- Minimum of one year experience preferred in swallowing & communication assessment & management, especially in acute care.
- Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
- Current CPR certification
- Experience working with voice disorders, gender-affirming voice, professional voice and community-based dysphagia management strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of voice assessment tools and techniques, including acoustic assessment analysis software (PRAAT, Visipitch).
- Certification in LMRVT, SPEAK OUT!, MBSImP preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with advanced techniques for voice rehabilitation, such as LMRVT, flow phonation and CTT preferred.
- Experience working with diverse populations (e.g., professional voice users, non-English speakers, transgender/gender-diverse clients) preferred.
- Experience with FEES/endoscopy an asset.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.) preferred
Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as directed by the Program.
Approximate Contract End Date: 4/24/2026