speech-language pathologist

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Master's degree

Experience

Will train

Work Setting

• Fluency disorders
• Language disorders
• Treatment centre
• Articulation disorders
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Voice disorders
• Public or community health centre
• Resonance disorders
• Speech-language and voice problems of hearing impaired
• Willing to relocate
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
• Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders
• Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders

Credentials

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and Specialization

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Security and Safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Large caseload

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program