JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job Description: Speech-Language Pathologist

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We are looking to hire a passionate and energetic speech-language pathologist (SLP) to join our growing team. We are dedicated to helping people of all ages communicate to the best of their ability. This is a full-time permanent position, but candidates looking for part-time hours are also welcome to apply. 

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Location: Aspire Speech clinic in Bracebridge, Ontario, online remote therapy, and travel to communities and schools in Muskoka–Parry Sound

Hours: Flexible hours Monday to Friday 

Salary: $55,000 to $75,000 annually based on experience plus $2,500 signing bonus distributed over the first six months

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Key responsibilities:

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• Provide comprehensive speech and language assessment to children and adults with suspected communication difficulties in the following areas: articulation, language, fluency, motor speech, voice, and pragmatic/social communication. Knowledge and experience with a range of developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and fetal alcohol syndrome. 

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• Provide resources to parents and adult clients to help them better understand the etiology and physiology of their communication difficulties or impairment or their child’s communication difficulties.

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• Provide direct and indirect therapy in clinic and online to preschool and school-aged children who present with a broad range of communication difficulties, including creating and supporting augmentative and alternative communication.

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• Provide therapy to children in Indigenous communities in Muskoka-Parry Sound and across Ontario both in person and virtually.

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• Administer screening protocols.

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• Create, follow, and adapt treatment plans for individuals and group sessions.

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• Develop and lead engaging therapy sessions and care-giver workshops.

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• Assist in the development of online content, future programming, and service offerings.

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• Consult and collaborate with community partners including resource teachers, schools, local children’s treatment centers, etc.

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• Maintain knowledge of current practices and equipment in speech-language pathology.

 

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Qualifications:

 

• Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.

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• Member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).

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• Membership with the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (OSLA) or Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) preferred.

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• Experience working with preschool and school-aged children.

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• Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset.

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• Demonstrate flexibility and time-management skills to manage an ever-changing caseload.

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• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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• Excellent assessment and intervention skills.

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• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team with other disciplines.

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• Comfort with technology, including Zoom video-conferencing technology and Microsoft Office.

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• Vulnerable sector check.

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• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

 

Please send resumé and cover letter to Genna Nichol, SLP, at genna@aspirespeech.ca.