speech-language pathologist

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Master's degree
• Speech communication and rhetoric
• Education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments
• Audiology/audiologist and speech-language pathology/pathologist

Experience

Experience an asset

On-site

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

Asset Languages

• Mandarin
• Hindi
• Panjabi

Work Setting

• Language disorders
• Treatment centre
• Articulation disorders
• Various locations
• Private practice
• School or educational institution/establishment
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech-language 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
• Supervise technical and support staff
• 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

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

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

Experience and Specialization

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Windows

Communication Systems Experience

• Total communication
• Alternate or augmentative communication

Area of Specialization

• Speech therapy

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan

Financial Benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Subsidised public transportation