Wonder Elm Paediatric Therapy Clinic is a multidisciplinary children's therapy clinic in Maple, Vaughan, providing Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiotherapy, and Parent Counselling.

We are looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing paediatric team as an independent contractor .

This opportunity begins with approximately one recurring biweekly Friday or weekend shift , with the ability to gradually add more shifts as the caseload grows and according to the clinician's availability and interests. It may be a great fit for an SLP looking to add some private practice alongside another position, or for someone interested in gradually building a larger paediatric caseload with us.

At Wonder Elm, we aim to give clinicians the autonomy of private practice without requiring them to manage all of the administrative work that comes with running a practice independently. Our administrative team manages referrals, scheduling, cancellations, payments, receipts, and insurance-related administrative questions so clinicians can focus primarily on clinical care.

We value thoughtful, evidence-informed, child- and family-centred care, interdisciplinary collaboration where it is helpful, and respect for each clinician's skilled judgement and individual approach to practice.

What Wonder Elm Provides

A growing clinic-generated referral and client base

Administrative management of bookings, cancellations, payments, receipts, and insurance-related questions

A fully furnished paediatric treatment room

Assessment tools and clinical materials

Toys, games, and therapy resources

Jane practice-management access and a Wonder Elm professional email

Optional mentorship and clinical support for clinicians who would find it helpful





Flexibility to maintain other employment or private-practice work

Increasing schedule flexibility as the clinician's caseload develops

No expectation that clinicians generate their own clients, although participation in clinic outreach and community-building initiatives is welcomed

Key Responsibilities

Assess paediatric clients' speech, language, communication, and related needs within the clinician's areas of competence

Develop individualized treatment plans, goals, and recommendations based on assessment findings and family priorities

Provide evidence-informed speech-language pathology intervention to children and adolescents

Monitor progress and adapt treatment approaches as appropriate

Provide caregiver education, coaching, and home recommendations where clinically appropriate

Complete clinical documentation and reports in accordance with professional and regulatory standards

Collaborate with families and, with appropriate consent, other professionals involved in the child's care

Collaborate with Wonder Elm's OT, PT, Parent Counselling, and other team members when interdisciplinary input would benefit the child

Maintain all clinical and professional responsibilities required by CASLPO

Qualifications
Required:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or an equivalent qualification recognized for practice in Ontario





Registered and in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO), or eligible to obtain appropriate CASLPO registration before beginning independent clinical practice

Qualified liability insurance meeting CASLPO requirements

Interest in working with a paediatric population

Strong clinical communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to provide services in person at our Maple, Vaughan clinic

Experience with children is preferred, but strong early-career SLPs and new graduates with relevant paediatric clinical placement experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience or additional training in areas such as speech sound disorders, language development, early communication, fluency, literacy, AAC, social communication, or other areas of paediatric speech-language pathology is an asset but is not expected across every area .

Additional languages are also an asset.

Schedule & Compensation

$75.00–$97.50 per hour

Clinic-referred clinical work is compensated based on qualifications and experience

An enhanced compensation rate applies to clients independently referred to Wonder Elm by the clinician

Assessments are compensated separately

Initial commitment of approximately one recurring biweekly Friday or weekend shift

Opportunity to gradually increase the caseload and number of shifts according to client demand, clinician interest, and availability

We are flexible about how this role develops. Some clinicians may prefer to maintain a small number of regular shifts alongside another position, while others may wish to gradually build a substantial ongoing caseload at Wonder Elm.

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📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Ontario)
🏢 Wonder Elm - Paediatric Therapy Clinic
📍 Ontario