Speech Language Pathologist - Part-time 0.6

Requisition Details

• Employment
• Status: Permanent, Part-time (0.6
• FTE)
• Program
• Name: Southwest
• Ontario
• Therapy
• Program -
• London/Middlesex
• Number of
• Hours
• Bi-Weekly: 45
• Work
• Schedule:
• Days,
• Evenings
• On
• Call:
• No
• Existing
• Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.
• Job
• Summary: The Speech and Language Pathologist works closely with adults who have various levels of speech, language and communication challenges assessing clients' needs and developing individual treatment programs to enable each client to improve as much as possible. At this time, SLP service delivery is able to be provided virtually and face-to-face.
• Key
• Responsibilities: Manages a caseload of adults who have various levels of speech, language and communication challenges. Assesses, diagnoses, and treats swallowing and communication difficulties arising from a variety of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury. Develops, implements and revises relevant treatment programs supporting positive health outcomes. Advises caregivers on implementing treatment programs and trains other professionals in therapy delivery. Assesses communication environments of clients. Monitors and evaluates clients' progress against planned outcomes. Works with clients in a one-to-one basis or group environment to deliver therapy. Writes and maintains confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, caregivers and other professionals. Manages a caseload taking account of priority cases, waiting lists, successful outcomes, referral and discharge of service users. Works with others to improve the effectiveness of service delivery.
• Common
• Responsibilities: Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider. Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and compliant with the VON Safety Management System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures. Abides by all VON policies and work practices. Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role. Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.