KidsInclusive | Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)
Full-Time | Day Shifts
Wage Range: $44.67 - $57.92 per hour + benefits/pension
Union: OPSEU Non-Central 4106
Locations: KidsInclusive at Hotel Dieu Hospital Site, Portsmouth Site (221 Portsmouth Ave., Kingston, Ontario), and community locations across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A)
At KidsInclusive, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. As part of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), KidsInclusive provides specialized pediatric rehabilitation and developmental services that support children and youth with physical, developmental, communication, and feeding needs.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our interdisciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with children, youth, families, educators, and healthcare professionals to provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and support in a variety of settings, including our clinics, homes, childcare centres, schools, and community locations.
If you are passionate about pediatric care and thrive in a collaborative, family-centred environment, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Speech-Language Pathologist at KidsInclusive, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing assessments using standardized and non-standardized measures.
- Review referral information, developmental and medical histories, and collaborate with families and care providers to develop individualized care plans.
- Develop treatment goals and provide evidence-based intervention services to children and youth with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities.
- Deliver services individually, in groups, and as part of multidisciplinary assessments and treatment programs.
- Monitor client progress, evaluate outcomes, and modify treatment plans as required.
- Communicate assessment findings, recommendations, and progress updates to families and community partners.
- Collaborate with schools, childcare centres, healthcare providers, and community agencies to support client success across environments.
- Supervise and support therapy assistants involved in delivering treatment programs.
- For clinicians working in Augmentative Communication Services (ACS), complete assistive device assessments and documentation in accordance with Assistive Devices Program (ADP) requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with CASLPO standards and KHSC/KidsInclusive policies.
- Document clinical activities and workload in AlayaCare.
- Participate in team meetings, discipline-specific meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor new team members and contribute to student education and fieldwork supervision.
- Maintain professional competency through continuing education and ongoing learning.
- Support equipment and supply management and contribute to program development initiatives.
- Complete mandatory organizational learning and education requirements.
At KidsInclusive, family-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to treating every child and family with dignity, respect, compassion, and inclusion. Our clinicians partner with families to ensure they are informed, supported, and actively involved in care planning and decision-making.
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent).
- Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
- Minimum two years of recent experience in a Children's Treatment Centre; consideration may be given to candidates with comparable pediatric rehabilitation experience.
- Experience assessing and treating children with a wide range of physical, developmental, and communication disabilities.
- Experience working with children and youth with complex needs and their families.
- Experience delivering services in community-based settings.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the Healthcare Provider level.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
- Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Proven ability to attend work regularly.
- Continuing education relevant to pediatric rehabilitation practice.
- Experience in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), feeding, developmental pediatrics, or related specialty areas.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.
At KHSC and KidsInclusive, you'll join a team that is passionate about helping children and families succeed. We offer:
- Meaningful and impactful work that changes lives
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary practice environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Clinical experience across a diverse pediatric population
- A culture committed to inclusion, innovation, and excellence in care
- The opportunity to work across clinic, home, school, and community environments
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is one of Canada's leading academic health sciences centres, serving southeastern Ontario through compassionate patient care, education, and research. At KidsInclusive, we are dedicated to empowering children and youth with special needs to achieve their goals and participate fully in their communities.
This is the place to make a meaningful difference for children and families.
Apply today and help children find their voice, build connections, and reach their full potential.
