Speech-Language Pathologist

Full-time, salaried 

Open positions: None at this time. However, if you are interested in working with us at any of our four locations, please don't hesitate to submit an application. We will keep your application and contact you should a position open up.

Our organization is the largest private speech and language group in southern Ontario, located in St. Thomas, London (2), and Sarnia. This is an opportunity for a generalist position in a setting with a rarely equaled clinical caseload, working with clients across the age and diagnostic spectrum.

Key responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of pediatric clients
  • With various needs, including, but not limited to, delayed language development, speech-sound impairments, early literacy challenges, voice disorders, social communication challenges, fluency disorders;
  • With various diagnoses, including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, apraxia of speech, Down Syndrome, intellectual disability, social communication disorders, learning disabilities/disorders;
  • In-person (in-clinic only) or virtually, as requested.
• Assessment and treatment of adult clients
  • With various needs, including, but not limited to, language, working memory, fluency, cognition/executive functioning;
  • With various diagnoses, including, but not limited to, stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussion;
  • In-person (in-clinic or at the client’s home) or virtually, as requested.
• Independent management of clinical caseload, which includes maintaining a minimum weekly clinical workload.
• Independent management of clerical needs, such as material preparation, room preparation, room clean up, and sanitization of materials used. Some support may be available if support staff are available to help.
• Engagement in timely, respectful, and professional communications within the organization and with external stakeholders, such as parents/caregivers, clinical team members, lawyers, legal clerks.
• Adherence to deadlines for med-legal reports.
• Adherence to COVID-19 protective/preventative policies and protocols.
• Clinical supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree (or grandfathered equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences from an accredited program.
• General or initial registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. A proportion of the caseload requires travel to conduct assessments and treat adult clients in their homes, as approved by insurers.
• Completion of Sheila MacDonald’s Cognitive Communications Disorders 1 coursework or agreement to complete such training at the time the job offer is accepted.
• Minimum Level 1 PROMPT ® training or agreement to complete such training at the time the job offer is accepted.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday. A workday may begin as early as 8:30 am and end no later than 6 pm. However, total weekly work hours do not exceed 37.5. There is therefore the potential for a short Friday.
• Participation in promotional campaigns and network marketing initiatives, including, but not limited to
  • Sharing of company social media posts and advertisements on personal social media page(s) as requested from time to time.
  • Permitting the use of photographic images of you and/or your therapy materials/set-up and credentials in social media and other promotional campaigns.
  • Attendance (in-person and virtually) at special networking and fundraising events. Costs to attend these events are paid by the organization.
• Coachability, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Independence in problem-solving and caseload management.
• Respectful and professional interpersonal and interprofessional verbal and written communication skills.
• Competence in basic computer operations, such as in the use of an electronic medical records system (EMR), tablets, word processors and spreadsheets. Proficiency in the use of AI for note-taking would be a plus.
• Ability to operate in a mostly paperless environment, including clinical note taking, clinical data entry and storage, and assessment/therapy materials.

Preferred qualifications

• General CASLPO registration.
• Cognitive Communications Disorders 2 training and/or experience working with adults who have sustained injuries in motor vehicle collisions.
• PROMPT Level 2

Additional requirements of the successful candidate

• Current vulnerable sector check.
• Signing of standard non-solicitation, non-disclosure agreement. As an employee, the successful candidate will not be permitted to concurrently engage in private practice work or similar work independently or in affiliation with another private practice within a specified geographic radius of each of our clinics.

Remuneration

• Annual salary, including vacation or pay in lieu of vacation.
• Extended health benefits, which become available after 3 months of employment.
• Optional retention bonus of $10,000, in exchange for a 3-year term of service. This option is available upon the completion of the 3-month probationary period or the completion of the IPP (if applicable). It is also subject to confidential conditions.

How to Apply

Fill out the contact form below. Applications will be reviewed and suitable candidates will be informed of next steps in the hiring process. Should you have any questions, please contact m.oshalla@ontariospeech.ca via email.

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Full time, permanent 

Open position: London (Hyde Park)/St. Thomas

Our organization is the largest private speech and language group in southern Ontario, with 4 locations in the region. This is an opportunity for a generalist position in a setting with a rarely equalled clinical caseload, working with clients across the age and diagnostic spectrum.

Clinical Duties

• Create individualized activities and therapy materials to meet clients’ communication and/or literacy development goals as determined by the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).
• Create group therapy plans, as required (e.g. for camps).
• Assist the SLP in carrying out evaluation and intervention activities.
• Provide therapy to clients of any age or diagnosis - within your clinical capacity - as documented in treatment plans or protocols developed by the SLP.
• Prepare progress notes for client files and the SLP.
• Assist SLP with session and clinic material preparation and maintenance, as appropriate.
• Ensure all materials, tools, and equipment are cleaned and in good working order.
• Perform other clinical and clerical duties as directed by the CDA Lead or Director of Operations.

Clerical/Administrative duties:

• Process client payments.

• Maintain scheduled appointments for clients: cancellations, appointment changes, new intakes.

• Receive, prepare, and/or store documents for the SLP when necessary. We are a paperless workplace and so proficiency with electronic record-keeping is a must.
• Maintain office organization, including therapy and testing materials and stationary.
• Respond to inquiries about our services with a focus on client acquisition and/or retention.
• Communicate with other team members within the organization to ensure continuity and accuracy in the execution of all work responsibilities.
• Communicate with other members of the circle of care, such as Physicians, Nurses, Case Managers, Audiologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, etc., as necessary.
• Communicate with other stakeholders in the client’s care, such as lawyers, legal clerks and assistants, and insurance adjusters, as necessary.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and other promotional events. Such participation includes, but is not limited to, appearance at such events, sharing of company marketing/promotional social media posts on personal social media profiles, and consent to appear in still or video images intended for promotional purposes only. Admission to and attendance at all events is paid.

Other

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of the clinic rooms.
• Maintenance and calibration of therapy and assessment materials as per CASLPO regulations.

Required qualifications:

• Communicative Disorders Assistant or Communication Health Assistant diploma. Canadian experience in a speech therapy assistant capacity will be considered, as will Speech-Language Pathology training or experience from outside of Canada.
• Proficiency in North American Standard English (NASE), specifically in NASE phonological processes.
• Valid driver’s licence with access to a dependable vehicle.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate with internal team members and external community care/other service providers.
• Rudimentary understanding of private practice operations to ensure client acquisition, retention, and minimization of cancellations.
• Competence in basic computer operations, such as in the use of an electronic medical records system (EMR), word processing and spreadsheets. Familiarity with the use of AI for note-taking and/or therapy preparation would be beneficial.

Preferred qualifications:

• Registration with CDAAC or other speech and language association, such as SAC or ASHA.
• Fluency in a second language.
• Financial transaction processing, management, or other administrative or retail experience.

Remuneration

• Hourly wage range: $24 to $30 per hour. Starting wage is wholly dependent on experience and includes quarterly merit-based monetary incentives.
• Extended health benefits, which become available after 3 months of employment.
• Optional retention bonus of $6000, in exchange for a 3-year term of service. This option is available upon the completion of the 3-month probationary period and is subject to confidential conditions.

How to Apply

Complete the contact form below. Your application will be reviewed and, if you are a viable candidate, you will be contacted for an interview. Should you have any questions, please contact m.oshalla@ontariospeech.ca via email.