Speech Language Pathologist
About The Position
CarePartners is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide one-on-one care in the community/home setting as part of their interdisciplinary care team. This is a casual role in the Stratford and surrounding areas, with varied hours. CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, offering nursing, personal support, therapy, and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. They care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in various settings and are committed to quality, patient and caregiver experience, a healthy workplace culture, and a sustainable healthcare system.
Requirements
- 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
- Proven computer skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook, work scheduling systems
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle as regular travel is required
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background check
Responsibilities
- 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 Ontario Health atHome
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation program
- Tuition assistance
- On-site training
- Professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
- Inspiring leadership
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
- Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
