Speech Pathologist

Job summary

Conduct audiometric and speech-language assessments, diagnose communication and swallowing disorders, and develop and implement individualized or group remedial programs. Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, follow up with patients and families, and supervise technical and support staff.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Master's degree Experience 1 to less than 7 months On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting School or educational institution/establishment Responsibilities Tasks Conduct audiometric tests and examinations Conduct speech-language tests and examinations Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders Follow up with patients to ensure assigned remedial programs are correctly followed and completed Supervise technical and support staff Develop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team Supervision 3-4 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows Communication systems experience Total communication Oral techniques Alternate or augmentative communication Additional information Security and safety Child Abuse Registry check Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Eligible for professional liability insurance Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Conduct audiometric and speech-language assessments, diagnose communication and swallowing disorders, and develop and implement individualized or group remedial programs. Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, follow up with patients and families, and supervise technical and support staff.

Requirements

A master's degree and provincial or territorial licensure are specified, along with 1 to less than 7 months of experience. The role requires frequent travel, a valid driver's licence, and successful completion of specified background and licence checks.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Paramedical Services Coverage
• Vision Care Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Audiometric Testing
• Speech-Language Assessment
• Diagnosis of Communication Disorders
• Swallowing Disorder Assessment
• Remedial Program Development
• Patient Follow-Up
• Interdisciplinary Care Planning
• Staff Supervision
• Total Communication
• Oral Communication Techniques
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education

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