Speech Language Pathologist

Who We Are:
CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

Overview:
We offer a competitive compensation program, tuition assistance, on-site training and professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Come see how community health care can fit your lifestyle and career goals

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance

We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide one on one care in the community/home setting as part of our interdisciplinary care team.

**This is a regular position and hours will be varied.**

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
- Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
- Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
- Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
- Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

What The Role Involves:

- Professional treatment of patients in the community and in their homes
- Delivers therapy within the Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS)
- Assists with treatment plans, speech therapy and linguistics
- Works with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care team
- Provides client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned
- Works independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team
- Monitors and report changes in health status to the supervising therapist
- Performs other clinical duties as required

What You Bring:

- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized university
- Current, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques
- Sound critical thinking skills, good judgement and problem-solving skills
- Ability to participate and follow treatment programs and care plans
- Experience working one-on-one as a therapeutic support with clients
- Ability to foster independence of the client in the home and in the community
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle as regular travel is required
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background check

CarePartners In Your Community:
In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

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