Locum Hospital Senior Speech Pathologist/Speech Pathologist

Manual Music; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Queensland is seeking a Locum Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver care in various settings. The role offers full-time hours with competitive rates up to $85.55 per hour plus superannuation. Applicants should have clinical experience in acute settings and a range of necessary clinical skills. Accommodation and travel support are provided. This position provides a unique opportunity to work closely within a small community and enhance clinical expertise.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Travel reimbursement up to $350 each way

Great pay rates

Qualifications

• Paid Blue Card required.
• Experience with infection control and aggressive behaviour management.
• Mandatory reporting by Registered Nurses and/or Midwives.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management for patients.
• Work within acute/hospital settings, including outpatient and community.
• Deliver care to both children and adults.

Skills

Clinical experience within acute/hospital settings

Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)

Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Of Swallowing (FEES)

Paediatric feeding and dysphagia

Tracheostomy

Tools

ieMR system

Job description

1st December – 11th January

Accommodation + travel

Up to $85.55 per hour + super

Locum Senior Speech Pathologist/Speech Pathologist required for a locum in Mackay, Queensland. Full time hours, 76 hours per fortnight. Open to experienced HP3 or HP4 clinicians.

The Speech Pathology Service delivers care to patients, both children and adults, throughout our hospital departments as well as in outpatient, community and rural settings. The Speech Pathologists provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management to children and adults needing help with communication and/or swallowing.

You Must Have

• Clinical experience within acute/hospital settings
• Clinical experience with one or more of the following:

Clinical Experience with one or more of the following

• Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)
• Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation Of Swallowing (FEES)
• Laryngectomy
• Paediatric feeding and dysphagia
• Tracheostomy

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of ieMR and proficiency in using this system
• Previous experience working in Australia

The Following Competencies/training Are Also Required

• Paid Blue Card
• Manual and patient handling
• Infection control
• Aggressive behaviour management
• Mandatory reporting by Registered Nurses, and/or Midwives for reasonable suspicions of child abuse and neglect

Additional Info

• Locum rates up to $85.55 + super depending on experience
• Accommodation provided local but up to 7km from the facility
• Up to $350 each way for travel
• There will credentialing paperwork to complete before you can commence

Working in regional Australia offers the chance to work within close knit communities. As part of smaller teams, you will have access to a wider range of patients and develop your clinical expertise. These roles offer great rates of pay, accommodation and the chance to broaden your skill set within a range of healthcare settings.

To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email [e-mail]

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