Mobile Speech Pathologist - Flexible Hours & Autonomy

Plena Healthcare; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

$500 annual professional development

Regular full-day internal PD sessions

1:1 supervision for new graduates

Shine Days – up to two days off

14 weeks parental leave

$150 Health Kick allowance

Shine Awards – awards up to $2000

Treasure Chest Fund

$1000 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Plena Healthcare is seeking a Mobile Speech Pathologist to cover Geelong and surrounds. You will assess and intervene for swallowing and communication needs in adults across home, aged care, and community settings, with autonomy and support from a national team.

The role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to develop skills in dysphagia and communication, and collaboration with a wide professional network. New graduates are welcome and travel across Geelong is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based intervention for swallowing and communication difficulties.
• Support adults with complex and changing clinical needs.
• Provide dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention across residential aged care and community settings.
• Deliver telehealth assessment and intervention where appropriate.
• Manage your own calendar, appointments and travel schedule.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, support coordinators, facility staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and recommendations to clients, families, support staff and colleagues.
• Advocate for clients and help them maintain their communication, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Connect with our national Speech Pathology team to share knowledge and clinical expertise.

Job description

Plena Healthcare is seeking a Mobile Speech Pathologist to cover Geelong and surrounds. You will assess and intervene for swallowing and communication needs in adults across home, aged care, and community settings, with autonomy and support from a national team.

The role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to develop skills in dysphagia and communication, and collaboration with a wide professional network. New graduates are welcome and travel across Geelong is expected.