Hospital Speech Pathologist - Impactful Care & Growth

Eden Private hospital; Cooroy; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Modern clinical environment

Job summary

Eden Private Hospital in Cooroy, Queensland, seeks a full-time Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans that improve outcomes and quality of life.

You will provide direct patient care across diverse populations, maintain precise records and engage in ongoing professional development within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Proven experience working as a Speech Pathologist in healthcare, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with the ability to formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage patients and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop, implement and monitor individualised treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care and therapeutic interventions across a range of conditions and patient populations.
• Maintain detailed clinical documentation and patient records in line with hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Liaise with external healthcare providers and community services to support continuity of care.
• Participate in clinical meetings and team discussions to review patient progress.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice within the hospital.
• Maintain professional development and stay current with advances in speech pathology.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Professional development

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Eden Private Hospital in Cooroy, Queensland, seeks a full-time Speech Pathologist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with communication, voice and swallowing disorders. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans that improve outcomes and quality of life.

You will provide direct patient care across diverse populations, maintain precise records and engage in ongoing professional development within a supportive hospital environment.