speech and hearing therapist

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Diagnostic audiology
• Fluency disorders
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Language disorders
• Treatment centre
• Articulation disorders
• Hearing aids selection and orientation
• Electrical acoustic analysis of hearing aids
• Voice disorders
• Resonance disorders
• Audiometric testing

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

Credentials

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

Additional information

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

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