Speech Language Pathologist Independent Practitioner Opportunity
CommuniCare Therapy is a therapist owned and operated accredited company based in Ottawa- Carleton and proudly serving the Eastern Ontario region since 1992.
Our service areas include the Champlain Region which spans from the beautiful Lanark County and borders our South East region which includes the idyllic Leeds and Grenville area and surrounding areas and extends south to Hwy 401.
If you are looking to relocate or just starting your career, Eastern Ontario and the National Capital Region is a great place to consider!
Ottawa and the surrounding areas are an enriching and diverse region. In the nation’s capital, there is always something to do! You are never too far from events and nightlife, or from trails and scenic venues. The surrounding areas in Eastern Ontario offer stunning countryside which includes 1000 islands Gananoque along the majestic St. Lawrence River, charming villages and historical sites along the Rideau Canal Waterway in our South East Region, and pristine golf courses in the Kingston area along Hwy 401. The South East region offers quick access to Toronto for those who want to experience the bustling Greater Toronto Area For those considering moving to the area, the Champlain and South East regions offer a number of new and growing communities for those seeking work-life balance.
We are a service provider for Champlain and South East LHIN’s Home and Community Care Support Services and are proud to partner with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). CommuniCare’s allied health teams provide care and support to children and families who need home and school care services. We welcome all new graduates and provide supervision with robust support and mentorship.
More than 140 clinicians comprise our dynamic team of, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Registered Dietitians and Social Workers.
We have immediate opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists to work part time or full time in the following programs:
Pediatrics Services
Champlain Region:
- Ottawa proper - bilingual an asset (not required)
Adult Services
Champlain Region:
- Ottawa west (Barrhaven, Nepean, Richmond) - NLNG (Kemptville, Oxford Mills)
- EC (Hawkesbury, Vankleek Hill)
South East Region:
- 401 corridors (Prescott, Brockville, Gananoque)
As an Independent Practitioner Speech Language Pathologist, you can expect:
- Independence
- Flexibility to create your own schedule
- Control of caseload with the choice of casual, part-time, or full-time equivalents
- Support to access resources
- Continuous peer support – even while on the road
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Competitive renumeration based on location of work, including virtual visit rates, and reimbursement for administrative time and meetings.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent in education and experience.
- Membership (or eligibility for) with College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists.
- Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
We welcome new graduates with CASLPO Mentorship provided as needed.
All PPE is provided by CommuniCare Therapy and COVID protocols are strictly adhered to. Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 and its variants is a condition of hiring. Accommodation may be granted to those who have a legitimate medical exemption or other exemptions recognized under Ontario’s Human Rights Code. Official documentation must be provided as evidence of vaccination status or exemption.
CommuniCare Therapy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
CommuniCare Therapy complies with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.