Neuro Speech Pathologist — Telehealth & Mobile Practice

Ageing Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 76,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile/telehealth/remote work

No KPIs

Admin support with diary management

Caseload build-up over time

Weekly supervision

Caseload reviews every 6 weeks

Phone and laptop provided

Dysphagia resources provided

Opportunity for service growth/leaderm

Job summary

Ageing Australia is expanding its specialist adult neuro speech pathology service in Sydney. The clinician will provide mobile, telehealth and in-home assessments and therapy for adults with stroke, brain injury, dysphagia and other neurological conditions.

The role offers flexibility with 2-4 days per week, strong admin support and weekly supervision initially, with caseload reviews every 6 weeks. Travel across Sydney regions is required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership or eligibility.
• Drive and have a car.
• Experience with adult neurological presentations.
• Confidence working with stroke, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, MS, dysphagia, aphasia and voice conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adult neuro speech pathology assessments and therapy.
• Support clients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, voice, cognition and communication needs.
• Provide mobile community-based services and telehealth appointments.
• Complete reports, therapy plans, interventions and client resources.
• Liaise with families, carers, referrers, support coordinators and community nurses.
• Support clients across NDIS, private, Medicare, DVA and aged care referral streams.
• Contribute to clinical quality and service development where appropriate.
• Manage a flexible caseload with strong admin support, tailored onboarding 2-4 full days including training.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Self Motivation

Business Development

Reservations Systems

Traumatic Brain Injury

Social Work

Clinical Works

Cognition

Processing

Confidence Intervals

Value Averaging

Home Care

Hospice Care

Life Support

Medicare

Neurology

Nursing Home Care

Speech-Language Pathology

Writing of Reports

TeleMedicine

Carrying out Assessments

Demonstration Skills

Driving

Swallowing Disorders

Palliative Care

Blogging Skills

Service Development

Studio

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

SPA membership or eligibility

Job description

Ageing Australia is expanding its specialist adult neuro speech pathology service in Sydney. The clinician will provide mobile, telehealth and in-home assessments and therapy for adults with stroke, brain injury, dysphagia and other neurological conditions.

The role offers flexibility with 2-4 days per week, strong admin support and weekly supervision initially, with caseload reviews every 6 weeks. Travel across Sydney regions is required.