Job Description

Love helping people? We\'re looking for diverse and equity minded passionate, hardworking, and self-directed people to join our team of caregivers. Spark Inc is an innovative and award-winning inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Our clients include a diverse group of individuals seeking Speech-Language Pathology services in the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas. Spark Inc. serves a varied caseload of clients that includes Traumatic Brain Injuries, Complex Medical Diagnoses, Voice and Fluency issues, Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as Developmental Delays. Our clients are looking for therapeutic services for assessment and treatment of cognitive-communication disorders, speech intelligibility challenges, and communication skills related to a variety of needs and challenges. Our clients have a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and range of ages.

You would be the ideal therapist if you have 1-3 years of experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist and have a reliable vehicle to visit clients in their home or other community locations. Ideally, you have experience in the areas of language/communication delays, autism spectrum disorders, and have an interest in working with clients with a range of neurological diagnoses and enjoy working as part of a team.

At Spark, We are committed to client-centered care and are passionate about improving communication skills for our clients.

HOURS

Flexible scheduling options available; Client-dependent schedules

RATE OF PAY

60% of billable hourly rate (from $67.33-94.50per hour)

Requirements:

• Registration in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Valid Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team team
• Computer skills (i.e. ability to work in MS Word and Outlook)
• Experience providing SLP assessment and treatment in a community setting
• Bilingualism, preferred, but not required

Why Spark?

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible caseload and schedule
• Access to mentorship and resources to support your practice
• Access and coverage for management software, online booking systems, and digital charting
• Supportive administrative team
• 99% paperless

Therapy is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their wellbeing.

At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at

Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed care providers. As a care provider with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, youll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse.

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