Locum Speech Pathologist - Community & Home Care (6-Month)

MediRecruit; Greater Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Smartphone with data plan

Fleet vehicles for work

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join a community allied health team in Shepparton, Victoria. This locum role is ideally a 6‑month fixed term contract, with flexibility from 12 weeks to 6 months depending on needs.

Primarily home-based work with some clinic appointments, the role supports aged care and NDIS participants, develops goals and care plans, and collaborates with the MDT to deliver holistic care across multiple funding streams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology required.
• SPA registration required.
• Adult dysphagia management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with predominantly aged care and some NDIS participants at home to promote independence and safety.
• Develop goals and care plans to assist clients in remaining at home and active in their local community.
• Collaborate with MDT to offer holistic care to clients referred.
• Work with a diverse range of clients and health conditions.
• Work across funding streams such as HACC PYP, CHSP & possibly NDIS.
• Work with allied health assistants to undertake client care programs and equipment trials.
• Primarily home-based work with some opportunity for clinic appointments.

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA registration

Job description

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join a community allied health team in Shepparton, Victoria. This locum role is ideally a 6‑month fixed term contract, with flexibility from 12 weeks to 6 months depending on needs.

Primarily home-based work with some clinic appointments, the role supports aged care and NDIS participants, develops goals and care plans, and collaborates with the MDT to deliver holistic care across multiple funding streams.