Speech Language Pathologist - Day Program (ON, Toronto)

The Position

Key Responsibilities

• Provides consultation (including prevention), assessment, intervention and counselling to clients and families around communication
• Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to inform integrated care plans
• Uses appropriate standardized tests and outcome measures in clinical practice
• Uses non-standard assessment tools/forms when appropriate
• Makes appropriate referrals to other services, agencies, etc.
• Incorporates goal setting in discussion with family/client
• Adapts approach to changing needs of clients and families
• Keeps family/client informed of progress and of any changes in plan
• Adheres to Centre and professional charting guidelines (e.g., College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Ontario (CASLPO) Documentation Standards
• Demonstrates familiarity with current literature, evidence-based practice, issues and trends of practice
• Shares new knowledge and best practices with colleagues, students and other professionals within the organization, professional body and community
• Actively engages in clinical supervision of students during their clinical placements in Speech-Language Pathology and Communicative Disorders Assistant programs
• Utilize the teaching/learning process to provide education, both formal and informal, to clients/families, colleagues, students, and other professionals within the organization and the community
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to refine clinical practice, support the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment, and advance a culture of equitable and efficient service for clients and families through work and daily practices