This is a Full-time position in Hamilton, ON posted May 7, 2019.

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Adult

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist – Adult

Reports to: Therapy Manager

Type of Employment: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1 Full Time

Work Area: Haldimand-Norfolk

If you’re a dynamic Speech Language Pathologist interested in personal and professional growth, CBI Home Health has an excellent opportunity for you to meet these goals, supported by one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada.

We are presently looking for a Full Time Speech-Language Pathologist to complement our talented therapy team in Haldimand-Norfolk, Ontario. The caseload will focus on swallowing assessments and working with stroke patients. This position is ideal for a therapist looking to develop or expand their clinical practice.

PRIMARY DUTIES

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will:

Create and/or contribute to excellence in the patient and stakeholder experience

Lead patients through individualized care plans – accurately assessing, communicating and providing treatment to facilitate goal attainment for the patient

Liaise with referral sources and funders to build relationships and ensure patients’ needs are met

Provide written reports, as required, ensuring all documentation is aligned with College and CBI standards

Contribute to the team through collaboration, demonstrating passion for the work you do and using good judgement and integrity in decision making

Provide ongoing evaluation of patient progress

Engage in continuous learning and skills development

QUALIFICATIONS

To take on the role of Speech-Language Pathologist you must:

Be a registered member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario

1 to 2 years of community experience is an asset

Be passionate about your professional and committed to ongoing professional development

Thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment

Be dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care

Have strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making and analysis

Have excellent time management and organizational skills with an ability to work independently

Be comfortable working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Be empathetic with an effective ability to build rapport with patients

Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

About CBI Health Group:

CBI Health Group is Canada’s largest provider of integrated community healthcare. For over 40 years, we have remained totally committed to improving the health and enriching the lives of Canadians. What sets us apart is our ability to work as a unified network dedicated to the ongoing learning that allows us to foster best practices, improve access to care and create better results for our patients. We organize our teams and services to ensure the right professionals and caregivers provide the right service, at the right time, in the right place. In over 250 facilities, our services are provided by a dedicated team of more than 11,000 administrators, support staff and caregivers that include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, registered massage therapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, dieticians and behaviour therapists.

The CBI group of companies includes CBI Health Centres, CBI Home Health, We Care Home Health Services, Monarch House, CBI Workplace Solutions, and CBI Assessment Services. Our expanding transitional and residential community care network now numbers more than 60 homes nationwide. At CBI, our people really care and believe that by working together, we can aim higher and make great things happen every day.

CBI Health Group is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process.

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