Speech Language Pathologist

**Lifemark Seniors Wellness** is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness, and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) **to join our growing team

**Location**:Milton
**Start date**: As soon as possible
**Schedule**: As needed - hours are based on the number of referrals received
**Status**: Casual

**In this role you will**:

- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team (PT/OT) for Lifemark’s Community Step Up Program and develop a collaborative approach to care for clients and their caregivers
- Help individuals with a range of disorders related to speech, language and swallowing
- Conduct specialized testing and provide therapy designed for individual clients' needs
- Assist stroke victims, paraplegics and the recently deaf to help normalize their speech patterns
- Assist patients who've been in accidents or other traumatic incidents in learning or relearning proper swallowing techniques
- Provide therapy and support to patients' families to facilitate social integration and recovery
- Abide by the standards of practice as set out by their professional college in practicing physiotherapy, and in all aspects of assessing and treating clients
- The SLP will be assigned a caseload based on the referrals received by other Healthcare professionals from Hospitals, Home and Community, Primary Care, and other Health Service providers

**Qualifications**:

- Registration with the College of Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario
- Community experience is an asset
- Experience working with the senior population
- Availability to work flexible hours
- A valid driver’s license and a vehicle
- A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check

**_ We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients and employees with PPE provided, the spacing of patients, screening, and more. Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory._