Locum Speech Pathologist - Rural Generalist, Community - Shepparton, Vic

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

Locum Speech Pathologist - Rural Generalist, Community - Shepparton, Vic

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join a community allied health team in Shepparton, Victoria. This is ideally 6 month fixed term contract, however anywhere from a 12-week to 6 month commitment will be considered.

• 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 other clinicians in the 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 the NDIS (minimal, if any)
• Work with allied health assistants to undertake client care programs and equipment trials.
• Primarily home-based work with some opportunity for clinic appointments.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA registration
• Adult dysphagia management
• Videofluroscopies
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Community experience
• Experience with a range of health conditions, incl. progressive neurological disorders
• Current driver's licence
• Police Check
• Eligible to work permanently in Australia
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Wide range of clinical experienceMust have experience in a community role
• Care Planning

Benefits

• Competitive hourly locum rates on offer
• Opportunity to broaden your experience in a regional community setting
• Supportive and professional hospital environment
• Flexible contract length to suit your availability
• Access to 11 fleet vehicles for work purposes, including SUVs, wagons, and sedans
• Laptop provided for clinical documentation and use during home visits
• Smartphone with data plan supplied, enabling Wi‑Fi hotspot connection to the organisation's network while on the road

About Us

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

Additional information

• Community/home visiting service
• Laptop provided for clinical documentation and use during home visits
• Fixed-term contract of 6 months preferred