Locum Speech Pathologist in Regional Victoria - Acute Hospital Caseload

Globe Healthcare Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation support

Flexible contracts

Competitive hourly rates

Job summary

Globe Healthcare Pty Ltd is seeking a Locum Speech Pathologist to work across regional Victorian hospitals with a strong focus on adult inpatients and acute care. In this role you will assess and treat swallowing and communication disorders, managing a diverse caseload in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will have Grade 2 or Grade 3 experience, demonstrate autonomous clinical decision-making, and enjoy sharing expertise with junior clinicians.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital environment.
• Ability to manage adult dysphagia and communication impairment caseloads.
• Capable of autonomous decision-making in a fast-paced setting.
• Grade 2 or Grade 3 level experience preferred.
• Desire to support and share knowledge with junior clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for swallowing and communication difficulties in an inpatient setting.
• Manage a varied adult inpatient caseload across ED, ICU, medical/surgical wards.
• Support junior clinicians and provide clinical guidance as needed.

Skills

Acute hospital experience

Adult dysphagia

Communication impairment management

Autonomous practice

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Locum Speech Pathologist in Regional Victoria - Acute Hospital Caseload

Locum Speech Pathologist – Regional Victoria

High hourly rates | Flexible contracts | Travel & accommodation support

Globe Healthcare is currently seeking experienced Speech Pathologists for a range of locum opportunities across regional Victoria.

We have multiple positions available across different locations and services, offering flexible contract lengths, competitive hourly rates and travel and accommodation support.

These opportunities would suit a confident Grade 2 or Grade 3 Speech Pathologist with strong acute hospital experience, who is comfortable working independently and managing a varied adult inpatient caseload.

The Role

Working as part of an inpatient Speech Pathology team within an acute hospital setting, you will provide assessment and intervention for patients with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties.

Your caseload may include:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Medical and Surgical wards
• Respiratory wards
• Potential cross-cover to a co-located inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Special Care Nursery, depending on your experience and skillset

There may also be opportunities to support and provide clinical guidance to more junior members of the Speech Pathology team.

About You

We are ideally looking for a Speech Pathologist who:

• Has demonstrated experience working within an acute hospital environment.
• Is confident managing adult dysphagia and communication impairment caseloads.
• Can work autonomously and demonstrate strong clinical decision-making.
• Ideally has Grade 2 or Grade 3 level experience.
• Enjoys supporting and sharing knowledge with junior clinicians.

Experience in neonatal feeding would be advantageous, but is not essential. Our priority is finding someone with a strong adult acute caseload background.

What's on Offer?

• High hourly rates available for experienced clinicians.
• Flexible contract lengths to suit your availability.
• Travel and accommodation support available.
• Opportunities across multiple regional Victorian locations.
• Ongoing support from the Globe Healthcare team throughout your placement.