speech and hearing therapist

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct audiometric tests and examinations
• Conduct speech-language tests and examinations
• Develop new audiometric tests and examinations
• Diagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders
• Follow up with patients to ensure assigned remedial programs are correctly followed and completed
• Conduct research on speech and other communication disorders and on the development and design of diagnostic procedures and devices
• Develop, plan, and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders
• Establish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Provide advice and educational services to patients and families regarding communication and swallowing disorders
• Diagnose the degree and type of hearing impairment
• Provide information to patients and families regarding the nature, extent, impact, and implications of hearing loss and treatment

Minimum Qualifications

• Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Certification
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to relocate for this position

Experience Requirements

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in the field

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)