Autonomous Speech Pathologist — Community & Telehealth

Healthcare Professionals Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship discussion

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group is seeking a Speech Pathologist to assess and intervene for adolescents aged 12 and above and adults in community, disability and aged care settings, including swallowing and AAC.

Your caseload includes neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, brain injuries and progressive disorders; you will work with families and a multidisciplinary team to improve communication and participation.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
• 2+ years’ experience.
• Eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia.
• An interest or experience in disability, aged care, neurological rehabilitation or complex communication needs.
• Strong communication, assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in developing your clinical skills and exploring specialist career pathways.
• Full drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swallowing assessments and developing safe mealtime management strategies.
• Assessing and treating speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Supporting clients experiencing aphasia, apraxia/dyspraxia and voice disorders.
• Prescribing and implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solutions.
• Developing practical communication strategies to improve independence and everyday participation.
• Collaborating with families, carers and other allied health professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Services are delivered across community, home-based and telehealth environments.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Independent work

Clinical development

Disability care interest

Driver's licence

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist eligibility

Job description

Healthcare Professionals Group is seeking a Speech Pathologist to assess and intervene for adolescents aged 12 and above and adults in community, disability and aged care settings, including swallowing and AAC.

Your caseload includes neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, brain injuries and progressive disorders; you will work with families and a multidisciplinary team to improve communication and participation.