Speech-Language Pathologist

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist #002-26

Region:
Nipissing

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

• Respond to patient referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administer speech-language pathology services.
• Assess patient communication and/or swallowing abilities, using a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, to determine their 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 substituted decision-makers, 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 their values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patients’ assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.

• 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.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French essential.

Bilingual candidates with advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French will be given first consideration; however, less qualified candidates who don’t meet the language requirements may still be considered.

• 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.

French required

Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00

Temporary, Full-Time

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at:
Careers | Ontario Health atHome.

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

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.

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.