Speech Pathologist

Blossom Rural; Australia; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

PD allowance

Job summary

Blossom Rural is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a remote, work-from-home position in rural Australia. The role supports teletherapy with opportunities for hybrid arrangements in some cases.

You will work within a supportive team, ensure client-centred goals, and partake in ongoing supervision and professional development. The role welcomes either full-time or part-time arrangements, a shortened Friday, and access to the Blossom Rural Hub with resources and guidelines for teletherapy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership or eligibility for membership.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance & Medicare Provider Number.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide evidence-based teletherapy sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in rural Australia.
• Develop client-centred, measurable goals.
• Maintain high-quality records and reporting as per policies.
• Assist with resource/content creation for clients and social media.
• Receive ongoing supervision and engage in weekly check-ins.

Skills

Teletherapy

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

We are currently not actively recruiting for another Speechie to join our team, however please send through your details if you are interested in a career at Blossom Rural. You will be the first to know, when an opportunity arises!

About this role

This position is a work-from-home role therefore, there is no need to relocate. We would absolutely love for you to have some understanding of the unique challenges that rural families face.

If you are located rurally and are interested in hybrid approach (some telehealth, and some in-person), we are very open to discussing this, and making the role best suit you!

What's on offer

For the current open role, we are looking for a full time or part time Speech Pathologist.

We have a shortened day on Friday meaning a long-er weekend (yay!)

Work-from-home role

Our Blossom Rural HUB – An amazing resource for all team members that collates internal PD sessions, P&P (in a modern format!), and how-to guides for teletherapy, resources, assessment, and a range of goals.

Resources required for paediatric assessment and therapy

Our onboarding process has been refined by our therapists and includes:

Daily supervision, for as long as you need after commencing at Blossom Rural. Once you are comfortable, you will engage in weekly supervision.

Plenty of time to navigate the Blossom Rural Hub and practice delivering therapy/assessment via telehealth.

We have formal catch-ups weekly, via ZOOM – including our fortnightly Huddle which has quickly become a favourite!

A team that truly supports each other!

Constant support, guidance and laughs from our slack channels, where you can get ideas from all our therapists at once!

Roles and responsibilities

You will bring a positive and fun mindset, and contribute to our team culture, every day!

Planning and providing evidence-based (and fun) sessions via teletherapy

Collaborating with the client’s multidisciplinary team (allied health professionals, school teachers, governesses), in rural areas of Australia, to ensure holistic practice is delivered

Develop client-centred goals which are achievable and measurable

Comply with the practice’s policies and procedures to ensure a high quality of record keeping and documenting/reporting

Opportunities to assist with resource, content, and program creation for clients and social media accounts

You will receive a $1000+ PD allowance per year

Requirements

A bright, happy attitude and willingness to learn!

A true passion for support rural kids across Australia

Speech Pathology Qualification

SPA membership or eligibility for membership

Working With Children Check

Professional Indemnity Insurance & Medicare Provider Number

Demonstrate the ability to have good time management and communication skills

The ability to work within a small team and independently

The interest to provide a crucial Speech Pathology service to rural children via teletherapy