Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description

Are you a 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 (Temporary, Full-Time, March 2, 2026 until September 10, 2027;

Location:

North Bay), you are responsible for the provision of speech-language pathology services to Ontario Health atHome patients to address and improve communication and/or swallowing disorder.

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-centred 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?

• Respond to patient referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administer speech-language pathology services.
• Assess patient communication and/or swallowing abilities, using a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment tools, to determine their treatment needs and therapy goals.
• Develop and implement treatment program and/or compensatory strategies/techniques to address established therapy goals as they relate to communication, language skills, and/or swallowing function.
• Oversee patients’ progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, to ensure therapy goals are met.
• Educate and train patients, their families, caregivers, and/or substitute decision-makers, on how to progress with the treatment plan.
• Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations if needed.
• Balance patients’ needs and choices with available resources, ensuring their values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patients’ assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.

What must you have?

• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• In-depth knowledge of speech-language pathology services and other community resources, treatment centres, and organizations.
• Good understanding of the roles of other health care professionals.
• Relevant speech-language pathology experience in a community/health care environment.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of speech-language pathology tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CASLPO.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties and manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, Care Coordinators, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French essential.

Bilingual candidates with advanced oral and written proficiency in English and French will be given first consideration; however, less qualified candidates who don’t meet the language requirements may still be considered.

What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

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