Speech-Language Pathologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team at Home and Community Care Support Services. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in providing speech-language pathology services to patients in their homes and communities.

• Assess patient communication and swallowing abilities to determine treatment needs and goals.
• Develop and implement treatment programs to address established therapy goals.
• Oversee patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on how to progress with the treatment plan.
• Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations as needed.
• Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring their values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patient 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 centers, 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 regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety.
• 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).
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle as regular travel to the Espanola/Manitoulin Island, Elliot Lake region will be required.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English essential.
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, including 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.

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to supporting 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.

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-centered 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.