Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings.

We are looking for an enthusiastic **Speech Language Pathologist **who has a passion for working with children and can provide care within the **School-Based Rehabilitation Services (SBRS)**. Our next **Pediatric** **Speech** Language Pathologist** will thrive in a culture made for caring and are excited by the idea of being a part of a collaborative team. You encompass what it means to be a leader in your profession and your commitment to lifelong learning will drive your success in the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a **Speech Language Pathologist **to truly make a difference in their community. If your passion is rooted in working with school-age children, truly being able to make a difference in someone’s life, leadership and you have a passion for building strong rapport and relationships, then this role will be right up your alley.

We have **part time roles available **in a hybrid position based at our St. Thomas location.

**What you will be doing**:

- You will be responsible for delivering care to children with rehabilitation needs, in our School-based Rehabilitation Program and must be able to work in a dynamic environment while facilitating relationships between families, schools, and the local healthcare systems.
- You will work collaboratively to provide patient care both virtually and with in-person visits.
- Responsible for providing services involving short-term consultation, training, and intervention for specific rehabilitation needs.
- You will be responsible for assessing and treating pediatric clients with various needs, which include but is not limited to: speech sound delays and disorders, motor speech challenges, stuttering, and voice disorders.
- You thrive on being a self-starter and can work well under mínimal supervision.
- You can work in a team but are proven to be reliable while working independently.

**Skills needed for success**:

- You are a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and policies applicable to practice.
- Know principles of reflective practice.
- Use a systematic approach to decision-making during the development, implementation, and evaluation of clients.
- You are safety-focused and accountable.
- Highly organized, with the ability to multitask conflicting priorities.
- You have Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Have current registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
- Must have a current valid G2/G driving license and access to a reliable insured vehicle.

**What you can expect**:
As a member of Closing the Gap Healthcare’s Team Made for Caringtm, you can expect:

- Competitive total compensation package
- Group benefits including medical and dental
- Generous Vacation package
- In-depth training and orientation to set you up for success
- A culture of performance recognition and appreciation
- A commitment to excellence

**Who we are**:
**Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG)** is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited, and publicly-funded organization.

We are A Team Made for Caring dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.

**The Not So Fine Print**:
This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.