Spectrum Health Care is hiring casual Speech Language Pathologist Consultant starting at $70 - $90/hour to support clients in Toronto.
This role will provide an opportunity that includes both in-home and virtual consultations with patients and with Spectrum leadership, further enhancing our ability to provide rehabilitative services in the community. The incumbent will work as an independent contractor.
Our people are the cornerstone of our business. By joining Spectrum Health Care you will be part of one of Canada’s Best Managed companies and a committed member of a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals.
At Spectrum Health Care our mission is re-imagining home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff.
Job Description Conducts comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' speech, language, and swallowing abilities, identifying areas of impairment, and establishing treatment goals.
Develops individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Provides direct therapy to patients to improve their speech production, language comprehension and expression, articulation, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function.
Utilizes a variety of treatment modalities, such as articulation therapy, language therapy, oral motor exercises, cognitive-communication therapy, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies.
Assists patients/families with obtaining equipment and devices that aid communication strategies (e.g. AAC devices, assistive listening devices, communication applications, etc.).
Provides guidance and support to patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate carryover of therapy techniques and strategies into daily life.
Maintains accurate and detailed documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Qualifications Completion of a Master's degree from a Speech Language Pathology program.
Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Experience working in a community setting is an asset.
Valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Proficient in conducting assessments, interpreting assessment results, and formulating evidence-based treatment plans.
Experience using a variety of assessment tools and therapy techniques commonly used in speech-language pathology.
Additional Information Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.
We thank all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ( ) for assistance.
Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.
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