Speech-Language Pathologist Temporary Full Time Stroke Rehab Labelle Eastern Counties

CARE AND BE CARED FOR THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced registered nurse physiotherapist occupational therapist social worker (MSW) dietitian or speech language pathologist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others in a professional practice that cares for you Youre looking in the right place.

As a SpeechLanguage Pathologist you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility provide accessand referrals to community services and engage with patients caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office in the community or a health care facility you will play a lead role in providing connected accessible patientcentered care and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9000 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 andworklife balance.

What will you do

Reporting to the Manager Patient Services the Speech Language Pathologist provides speech language therapy services to ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain clients in homes schools and nursing homes through clinical assessment treatment plans goals consultation with family and other interdisciplinary team members. The Speech Language Pathologist provides recommendations for followup and management of the clients condition.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assessing implementing treatment setting goals and ongoing evaluation of speech therapy treatment plans for ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain patients.
• Responsible for scheduling treatment visits to meet patient priorities.
• Responsible for keeping the Care Coordinator informed of the clients progress through verbal and written reports.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team involved in ongoing communication concerning the patient.
• Maintains client records and provides reports according to ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain policies.
• Responsible for teaching client family and other team members the treatment program and management.
• Acts as a resource person and consultant for long term care homes and provides therapy to residents who meet ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain admission criteria.
• Maintains supplies and recommends equipment for department use within budget limitations.
• Acts as a resource person for other health professionals.
• Participates in committees as approved.
• Interprets the role and objectives of the LHIN to the community and interested agencies.
• Partakes in professional development activities and maintains knowledge in the professional field

What must you have

• Masters degree in Speech Therapy and current certificate of registration with the College of Audiologists and SpeechLanguage Pathologists of Ontario
• Related professional experience which would normally be attained over a period of two years in a SLP role
• Related experience in a similar communitybased setting is an asset
• We have a mandatory COVID19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment all employees are required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of health care system and the role of the Ontario Health atHome Champlain within the system
• Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome Champlain operations quality risk and performance management principles
• Knowledge of relevant health care legislation
• Knowledge of Ontario Health atHome Champlain policies procedures strategic direction and goals
• Understanding of Ontario Health atHome Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients provide information reports and take corrective action as required
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation reports forms and recommendations
• Working knowledge of computer software (email internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Power Point etc.
• A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required
• Understanding of ONTARIO HEALTH ATHOME Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community
• Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients provide information reports and take corrective action as required
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation reports forms and recommendations
  
• Working knowledge of computer software (email internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Power Point etc.
• A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required
• Valid N95 Mask Fit Test results or documentation of a medical exception within the past two years
• Fluency in English and French is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm 35hrs/week)

We offer flexible work options this position will have a hybrid model of work with a combination of inoffice and telework.

Assignment: Stroke Rehab Program and Community

This position is temporary until approximately May 2025

What do we offer

We know wellness is supported with worklife balance.In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuouslearning growth and innovation we offer:

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
• Valuable development opportunities
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Wages are in accordance with the collective agreement between Ontario Health atHome Champlain and OPSEU and starting salaries range from $47.259 $54.880

Who are we

We are Ontario Health atHome ready to serve every person in Ontario.We partner with patients and caregivers family physicians hospitals longterm care and retirement homes service providers and Ontario Health Teams to deliver responsive accessible integrated patientcentred care.

Why join us

If youre interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn partner and connect care and be cared for this is your home.

Equity Inclusion Diversity and AntiRacism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity inclusion diversity and antiracism. We are committed to attracting engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.