Speech Language Pathologist, Therapy Program - Casual

Overview

The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) works closely with adults who have various levels of speech, language and communication challenges, assessing clients' needs and developing individual treatment programs to enable each client to improve as much as possible. At this time, SLP service delivery is able to be provided virtually and face-to-face.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload of adults who have various levels of speech, language and communication challenges.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats swallowing and communication difficulties arising from a variety of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury.
• Develops, implements and revises relevant treatment programs supporting positive health outcomes.
• Advises caregivers on implementing treatment programs and trains other professionals in therapy delivery.
• Assesses communication environments of clients.
• Monitors and evaluates clients' progress against planned outcomes.
• Works with clients in a one-to-one basis or group environment to deliver therapy.
• Writes and maintains confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, caregivers and other professionals.
• Manages a caseload taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referral and discharge of service users.
• Works with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.

External and Internal Relationships

Education, Designations and Experience

Skill Requirements

Other

Working conditions and physical demands

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants)

If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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