Speech-language Pathologist (087-24)

Are you an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (Permanent, full-time) you are responsible for the provision of speech-language pathology services to Ontario Health atHome patients to address and improve communication and/or swallowing disorder.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centred care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Respond to patients’ referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administer speech-language pathology services.
• Assess patients’ communication and/or swallowing abilities, using a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, to determine client treatment needs and therapy goals.
• Develop and implement treatment program and/or compensatory strategies/techniques to address established therapy goals as they relate to communication, language skills, and/or swallowing function.
• Oversee patients’ progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, to ensure therapy goals are met.
• Educate and train patients, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs, on how to progress with the treatment plan.
• Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations if needed.
• Balance patients’ needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patients’ assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.

What must you have?

• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• In-depth knowledge of speech-language pathology services and other community resources, treatment centres, and organizations.
• Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals.
• Relevant speech-language pathology experience in a community/health care environment.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of speech-language pathology tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CASLPO.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, Care Coordinators, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as regular travel within the Cochrane district will be required. Travel to other areas within the North East geography may also be required from time to time, as the business needs require.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential; French is an asset.

What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.