Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, Temporary Full Time, Stroke Rehab, Bells Corners (1.0)

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do ?

Reporting to the Manager, Patient Services, the Speech Language Pathologist provides speech language therapy services to ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain clients in homes, schools, and nursing homes through clinical assessment, treatment plans, goals, consultation with family and other interdisciplinary team members. The Speech Language Pathologist provides recommendations for follow-up and management of the client’s condition.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assessing, implementing treatment, setting goals, and ongoing evaluation of speech therapy treatment plans for ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain patients.
• Responsible for scheduling treatment visits to meet patient priorities.
• Responsible for keeping the Care Coordinator informed of the client’s progress, through verbal and written reports.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team involved in ongoing communication concerning the patient.
• Maintains client records and provides reports according to ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain policies.
• Responsible for teaching client, family and other team members, the treatment program and management.
• Acts as a resource person and consultant for long term care homes and provides therapy to residents who meet ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain admission criteria.
• Maintains supplies and recommends equipment for department use within budget limitations.
• Acts as a resource person for other health professionals.
• Participates in committees as approved.
• Interprets the role and objectives of the LHIN to the community and interested agencies.
• Partakes in professional development activities and maintains knowledge in the professional field

Team/Department: Stroke Rehab

Hours of work: 8:30am-4:30pm – Monday to Friday

FTE: 1.0

Length of Temporary Assignment: August 7, 2026

Starting Salary: $47.259 - $50.689 /hr

Affiliation: OPSEU

Reporting to: Manager Patient Services

Office Location: Bells Corners

What must you have?

• Master’s degree in Speech Therapy and current certificate of registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Related professional experience which would normally be attained over a period of two years in a SLP role
• Related experience in a similar community-based setting is an asset
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care system and the role of the Ontario Health atHome Champlain within the system
• Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome Champlain operations, quality, risk, and performance management principles
• Knowledge of relevant health care legislation
• Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome Champlain policies, procedures, strategic direction and goals
• Understanding of Ontario Health atHome Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point,
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Understanding of ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community
• Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations
  
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point,
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Valid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Hours of Work

Casual hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement between Ontario Health atHome, Champlain and OPSEU and starting salaries range from $47.259 - $54.880​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.