Speech Language Pathalogist

Extendicare; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronic Documentation

Flexible scheduling

Health and dental benefits

Mileage compensation

Employee well-being

Job summary

ParaMed seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to perform home visits and assess adults in their homes or via virtual visits outside the region. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to diagnose communication and swallowing issues and design care plans using evidence-based guidelines.

The role covers clients in Owen Sound, ON, with a unionized work environment and flexible scheduling. Applicants must hold Ontario registration as an Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist, be licensed to

Qualifications

• Registration with the provincial College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
• Accepting New Graduates Licensed.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families.
• Current certification (within the past 12 months) of First Aid and CPR.
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources.
• Provide assessments in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized tools.
• The role includes speaking and swallowing assessments for clients with varied concerns.
• Design a care plan using evidence-based information, guidelines, and clinical expertise.
• Coordinate with clients’ families and other healthcare professionals regarding goals and service plans.
• Maintain professional records in compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Ontario Speech-Language Pathologist registration

Licensed to practice in Ontario

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide communityvisits to assess abilities and needs of individuals while working with multidisciplinary teams. You will work independently with primarily adult clients in their homes on a face to face basis, or in a virtual capacity for those living outside of the region.If you are looking for an environment where you get to use a variety of your therapy skills to improve the well being of others and build your passion for Home Care, then this role will be right for you!

Why you’ll love working here:

• Electronic Documentation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
• Mileage compensation
• Employee well-being perks

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of healthcare workers and other community resources
• Provide assessments in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized tools
• You will see individuals with a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to clients recovering from stroke or other neurological problems, thus conducting speaking and swallowing assessments
• Design a care plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise
• Partner with our client’s family members, caregivers and other healthcare professionals regarding care goals and service plans.
• Maintain professional client records related to client encounters and plans in compliance with ParaMed’s policies and the standards applied by the regulatory body or CASPLO.

What you bring:

• Registration with the provincial College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (in good standing)
• Accepting New Graduates Licensed
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families
• Currentcertification (within the past 12 months)of First Aid and CPR
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)

“This is a Unionized environment to a pre-assigned geographic area around Owen Sound, ON”

This is a New Position

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Time Type

Full time

ParaMed is Canada’s leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needsincluding high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personalsupportand home support.We workhand-in-handwith health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independentlivingand relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.