Speech Language Pathologist

ParaMed; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible scheduling

Mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee perks

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide community visits across Ontario, assessing and treating adult and pediatric clients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.

You will develop personalized treatment plans, educate families, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, and stay current with diagnostic procedures. A degree in Speech Language Pathology and provincial registration are required; VPS clearance and transportation access are needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Language Pathology and active provincial registration.
• Minimum 1 year of speech language pathology experience; community health preferred.
• Technical knowledge of speech and swallowing disorders and treatments.
• Ability to educate patients and families clearly and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders including speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing.
• Develop, plan, and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Create patient-specific care plans and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on communication and swallowing disorders.
• Research and contribute to new diagnostic procedures and devices.
• Instruct and supervise communicative disorders assistants and students.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Community health

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Job DescriptionSpeech Language PathologistLocation: Across OntarioIn this role of Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist, you will provide community visits to assess and determine treatment in referred adult or pediatric clients for speech and language disorders, pre-linguistic communication behavior, cognitive communication, and or dysphagia.Why you’ll love working here:Best in class training and development programsCelebration and Recognition programsPart time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling optionsComprehensive health and dental benefit plansCompany paid mobile devicesMileage compensationEmployee perks and exclusive offersWhat you’ll do:Assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders such as speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders.Develop, plan, and implement a treatment plan that will remedy the issue the patient is presenting with.Create personalized care plans for each patient, often working with other medical staff on an interdisciplinary team.Educate and counsel patients and families on communication and swallowing disorders.Research speech and communication disorders and develop new diagnostic procedures and devices.Instruct and supervise communicative disorders assistants, students, and other health care professionals.What you bring:Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Current registration with the provincial licensing body where applicable.Minimum 1 year speech language pathology experience, community health experience preferred.Technical knowledge of different speech and swallowing disorders and how to treat them.Technical knowledge of specialized equipment for testing and treating speech and swallowing disorders.Ability to create a patient-centered treatment plan that would fit into the patient’s life and help improve their symptoms.Ability to work with a diverse team of medical professionals.Advanced communication skills, with the ability to explain speech and swallowing disorders to patients and their families.Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)Access to reliable transportation as this position requires visiting multiple locations daily.We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Time TypeFull timeCompensation DetailsCompensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.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.Extendicare 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.Extendicare 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] 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.