Community Speech Pathologist

Cc Medical; Victoria; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Travel assistance

Job summary

Cc Medical in regional Victoria is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our MPS-based service under a 12-month maternity leave contract. The role includes paediatric and some adult clients, in a rural health setting with a collaborative team.

You will assess and intervene across a diverse caseload, including speech, language, literacy, stuttering, voice and swallowing, with opportunities to work in aged care and sub-acute care. A multidisciplinary team supports holistic care.

Qualifications

• Experienced Speech Pathologist required.
• Open to Grade 2 clinicians and experienced Grade 1 candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention across a varied caseload including speech, language, literacy, stuttering, voice and swallowing.
• Work with paediatric and adult clients across community, aged care and sub-acute settings.

Skills

Speech pathology

Clinical assessment

Job description

• 12 month maternity leave contract
• Adult and paediatric caseload
• Grade 2 rates + travel + accommodation available

Experienced Speech Pathologist required for this regional Victorian service. They operate under the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) Model providing flexible and coordinated services such as Acute, Aged Care and Allied Health Services to it's wider community. Open to Grade 2 clinicians and experienced Grade 1 candidates. One other Speech Pathologist on the team.

This specialist role is responsible for the provision of comprehensive community based Speech Pathology services across the location and surrounding areas. The caseload is complex and covers a diverse population.

You will provide assessment and intervention across a varied caseload including, speech, language, literacy, stuttering, voice and swallowing. While predominantly paediatrics focused, you will have the opportunity to work with adult clients within the community as well as in aged care and sub-acute care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop clinical experience in rural health care, while working closely with other speech pathologists, allied health assistants and health care professionals to provide holistic, evidence based care.

You will work alongside a team of other allied health professionals on the team including OT, Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Podiatrist, Dietitian, Qualified Social Worker, Health Promotion Officer and Allied Health Assistants.

FREE accommodation available + travel assistance. Grade 2 salary + leave entitlements. This is a fixed term contract, not a locum position. I’ve had great feedback from previous candidates!