Speech Language Pathologist (2024-1348)

Speech Language Pathologist

Full Time, Part-Time or Independent Contractor

Location: Markham / Vaughan

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is dedicated to providing Canadians with the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community settings. We are looking for a Speech Language Pathologist (s) who is excited to work independently with primarily adult clients in their home settings on a face-to-face basis and virtual sessions. Be on the go with a schedule that works for you and which you have full control over. If you are looking for an environment where you get to use a variety of your therapy skills to improve the well-being of your clients and build your passion for Home Care, then this role will be right for you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide assessments in a home setting based on presenting impairment or diagnosis using standardized assessment tools.
• You will see individuals with a wide variety of concerns including but not limited to clients recovering from stroke or other neurological problems who are now having trouble with speaking/breathing/swallowing.
• Design a care plan using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise.

Because we use a hybrid model of care, including face to face and virtual, you can build a schedule that works for you and your client. We value an independent and flexible Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) while providing a dedicated support and training system. Partner with our client’s family members, caregivers and other health care professionals regarding care goals and service plans.

Skills Needed For Success

• Graduate of a recognized Post Secondary program in Speech Language Pathology
• Current active registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and the use of a reliable vehicle
• Flexible and good organizational skills
• Multi-lingual language skills are an asset

Who We Are

Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian-owned, award-winning, fully accredited and publicly-funded organization. We are A Team Made for Caring™ dedicated to providing people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home and community-based and clinic healthcare services. Our philosophy and care approach is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with a commitment to meet the highest practice standards.

The Not-So-Fine Print

We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”. This position is open to individuals who are eligible to work in Canada, and who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.

Closing the Gap is committed to a high-quality and safe environment for our team members and clients/families. At Closing the Gap, we strongly encourage all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza as unvaccinated team members put themselves, co-workers, their clients, their client’s families, and CTG’s communities at unnecessary risk.

Closing the Gap is committed to the success of all its team members. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at jobs@closingthegap.ca at your earliest convenience.

This is a Unionized environment to a pre-assigned geographic area around Toronto area.