Speech Language Pathologist - Toronto Central

VHA Home HealthCare; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' lives by providing tailored assessments and interventions. With a focus on client-centered care, you will work collaboratively with families and healthcare professionals to develop effective communication strategies. Enjoy the freedom of managing your own schedule while being part of a supportive and inclusive culture that values professional development and community engagement. Join a passionate team committed to improving the quality of life for clients across Ontario.

Benefits

Benefits and pension plan

Compensation for education and professional development

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in community care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose clients using standardized tests.
• Implement individualized treatment programs based on assessments.
• Counsel clients and educate families on communication deficits.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Client Assessment

Individualized Treatment Programs

Communication Disorders Management

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Membership in College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists

Job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us, “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”

Pay Range

Per Visit

• 95 - $113

VHA's Speech Language Pathologist provides consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse client groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region, referred through VHA Rehab Solutions and Champlain Rehab Solutions. The Speech Language Pathologist works within a continuous quality improvement framework, which reflects VHA’s vision and mission of services as well as promoting and maintaining good public relations with clients, customers and VHA staff, volunteers and associates.

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Key Areas of Accountability

VHA's Speech Language Pathologist has the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

1. Assesses and diagnoses clients in all age groups through the selection and administration of standardized and non-standardized tests.
2. Devises and implements individualized goal-directed treatment programs based on case history, assessment results, current professional practices and College standards which reflect the rehabilitative potential of the client.
3. Monitors the client’s progress and evaluates treatment and management on an ongoing basis.
4. Counsels and educates clients, care-givers and family members regarding the nature and management of communication deficits.
5. Identifies and teaches self-management strategies to help clients recognize and avoid unsafe situations.
6. Discusses clinically significant information with the physician or other appropriate members of the health care team.
7. Assists in client discharge planning in conjunction with the client, family members and other members of the health care team.
8. Maintains accurate and comprehensive written documentation of client care in accordance with legal, professional and VHA standards.
9. Maintains knowledge of current developments in Speech Language Pathology and Community Services appropriate for treatment populations.
10. Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, maintaining standards of practice as defined by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Required Qualifications :

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology.

Membership in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario.

Eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Minimum of two years clinical experience and knowledge of community care requirements and resources available.

Expertise in managing clients with complex communication disorders.

Clinical expertise to provide a variety of speech language pathology interventions.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization, providing comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career.

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our ongoing and future success. We review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices, offering opportunities based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.