Speech Language Pathologist (Independent Contractor)

Company Description

At Spectrum Health Care, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in home and community health care across Ontario. Now, we're building a dedicated and specialized team to deliver a fully integrated, compassionate community care model across Toronto — and we want you to be part of it!

We are currently looking for a passionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), to join our team as an Independent Contractor. As a valued member of our team, you’ll work alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary group to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. You will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for clients with communication, cognitive‑communication, and swallowing disorders in a home and community setting.

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation with in-person visit rates ranging from $85-$100 based on experience
• Flexible work arrangements supporting better work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and support from a collaborative team
• The chance to truly impact lives through integrated care delivery

Job Description

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients’ speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing abilities
• Develop and implement personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver direct therapy to enhance speech production, language comprehension and expression, articulation, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function.
• Utilize a range of interventions, including oral motor therapy, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) strategies, and cognitive-communication rehabilitation
• Support patients, caregivers, and families with education, coaching, and home carryover strategies to maximize treatment effectiveness
• Assist patients with equipment and device recommendations (e.g., AAC tools, assistive technologies)
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries).
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team to ensure patients receive holistic support

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist (community or clinical experience an asset)
• Experience with a variety of assessment tools and therapy techniques
• Strong skills in developing, delivering, and adjusting therapy plans based on patient progress
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

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Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([email protected]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.