Aged Care Speech Pathologist — Community Rehab (FT 38h)

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Temporary full-time until 31 December

Fleet vehicle access

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District in Taree, NSW, is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist Level 3 for a temporary full-time role in our Aged Care Services team. You will contribute to assessments and tailored interventions to support older people to maintain independence and quality of life.

You will support the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) up to 12 weeks post-hospital discharge, working within a multidisciplinary team and in a community-based setting with clinical guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in speech pathology eligible for membership.
• Experience with older people and age-related conditions preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a community-based caseload.
• Strong interpersonal and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage clients with speech, communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualised, client-centred treatment plans.
• Support older people to achieve rehabilitation and functional goals.
• Provide clinical recommendations to promote safety, independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver optimal patient care.
• Manage your community-based caseload with sound clinical judgment while working independently.

Skills

Speech pathology

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Speech pathology degree

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District in Taree, NSW, is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist Level 3 for a temporary full-time role in our Aged Care Services team. You will contribute to assessments and tailored interventions to support older people to maintain independence and quality of life.

You will support the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) up to 12 weeks post-hospital discharge, working within a multidisciplinary team and in a community-based setting with clinical guidance