Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Speech and Language Pathologist is responsible for providing clinical Speech-Language Pathology services including assessment, diagnosis, program planning, therapy, counselling, consultation, and education to the referred patient, family, and mediators for the Couchiching Health at Home program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assessing and diagnosing communication deficits.
• Interpreting and reporting test results.
• Planning appropriate intervention programs to improve clients existing communication skills.
• Providing direct therapy on a limited basis
• Providing services based on a mediator model approach, if applicable
• Establishing programs to be carried out by a primary mediator.
• Evaluating and revising treatment programs based on reports from primary mediator and reassessment information.
• Counseling mediators, agency staff, and family members/guardians regarding their role in the management of the client.
• Consulting with other professionals regarding management of clients and acting as a team member for interdisciplinary involvement.
• Training mediators through demonstration and supervised practice.
• Providing education through in-service programs to the staff of outside agencies.
• Maintaining adequate assessment, treatment, progress, and discharge notes.
• Liaising with referring professionals, team members, and other related disciplines to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Performing administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Providing ongoing instruction and educational support for mediators.
• Providing services to the patients that meet the criteria of the Couchiching Health at Home program.
• Meeting the chart audit requirements of the service.
• Completing client/mediator contact and appropriate documentation on a bi-monthly basis.
• Making appropriate referrals to other professionals.
• Complying with his/her professional Code of Ethics, and Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervising Interns/Students and providing them with a high quality of clinical experience by demonstrating procedures, assigning and supervising responsibility, and providing ongoing feedback with respect to their performance.
• Participating in related continuing education programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, rounds, and clinics.
• Practicing in accordance with the guidelines established for the Speech-Language Pathology Service, as specified in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Reference Manual.
• Assisting in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Assists in selection of diagnostic and treatment supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Participating in hospital and departmental quality assurance activities.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by Program Manager for Homecare Modernization

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Master’s Degree in the area of Speech-Language Pathology, or academic equivalent required.
• Eligibility for registration with the Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA) required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Experience:
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred.
• Ability to transport materials (up to 20 lbs.), or push a patient in a wheelchair.
• Ability to sustain intense listening/mental concentration.
• Ability to make frequent changes in body position.
• Good visual skills.

Competencies:
• Demonstrated strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to transport materials (up to 20 lbs.), or push a patient in a wheelchair.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain intense listening/mental concentration.
• Demonstrated ability to make frequent changes in body position.
• Demonstrated good visual skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment used in assessing language skills.

Other:
• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.

Our Employees Enjoy

• a professional practice environment
• a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
• wellness initiatives
• continuing education grants
• employee recognition and assistance programs
• a competitive salary and benefits package
• equal opportunities for growth and development

Employment Equity

OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accomodation in the Workplace

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital. As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.