Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist Role
Mackenzie Health • golden horseshoe, Canada
Role Description
Join Mackenzie Health as a Speech Language Pathologist in acute care, providing vital assessments and therapies to foster patient recovery. Collaborate with surgical and ICU teams for optimal care.
In this crucial role, you will assess and treat various communication disorders, including dysarthria and aphasia. Your focus will be on managing dysphagia and delivering clinical education to both patients and their families. Previous experience in an acute care setting, particularly in stroke rehabilitation, will enhance your effectiveness in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and treat communication disorders for patients
• Direct dysphagia management and education
• Collaborate effectively with inter-skilled healthcare teams
• Conduct clinical education for patients and families
• Demonstrate leadership within clinical teams
Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current CASLPO membership
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) ...
In this crucial role, you will assess and treat various communication disorders, including dysarthria and aphasia. Your focus will be on managing dysphagia and delivering clinical education to both patients and their families. Previous experience in an acute care setting, particularly in stroke rehabilitation, will enhance your effectiveness in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and treat communication disorders for patients
• Direct dysphagia management and education
• Collaborate effectively with inter-skilled healthcare teams
• Conduct clinical education for patients and families
• Demonstrate leadership within clinical teams
Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current CASLPO membership
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) ...