Speech Pathologist

Better Rehab; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Tasmania seeks a passionate Speech Pathologist to deliver assessments and therapeutic interventions for clients with neurological disorders and disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and offers support for professional development. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and at least one year of experience. Flexible working options and tools are provided to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Dedicated Team Leader

Clinical Supervisor

Flexible work support

iPhone and laptop provided

Designated therapy kit

Qualifications

• 1+ years post-qualification experience; 3+ years for Senior Positions
• Driving licence and own car required
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia is necessary

Responsibilities

• Assessing needs and designing therapy plans for clients
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
• Reporting directly to the NDIS

Skills

Autonomy

People Skills

Flexibility

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology

Job description

Multiple Locations Available across Tasmania!

Salary: $70,000 - $110,000

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to strengthen and develop your clinical expertise by providing both assessments and therapeutic interventions to a variety of people between the ages of 7 and 65 years old, who present with neurological disorders and other types of disabilities. In collaboration with your supportive multidisciplinary team, you will be working with clients and their families and caregivers, many of whom have NDIS funding, both in the community setting and in our clinic spaces.

At Better Rehab, no two days are the same, though a typical Speech Pathologist’s day may involve:

• Providing treatment to a variety of people who rely on you to improve their lives. You will assess their needs, design appropriate therapy plans, and advocate on their behalf. You may work with participants with a range of conditions including Autism, Post-Stroke and Parkinsons.
• Supporting participants in the disability and neuro sector across a number of areas including adult and child language, social communication and swallowing/dysphagia by using a range of AAC devices.
• Collaborating with your multidisciplinary team consisting of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to share knowledge and ideas
• Celebrating “Weekly Wins” with your participants, their families, your colleagues, and your supportive Leadership Team
• Attending formal and informal opportunities for networking and learning and development across a national level
• Reporting directly to the NDIS

When You Join Us:

We Have a Dynamic And Engaged Workforce, And We Understand The Importance Of Structured Onboarding And Ongoing Support And Assistance For All Staff, No Matter Your Experience Level. When You Join Better Rehab, You Will Join a Small Cohort Of Likeminded People To Share Your New Starter Experience With.

We Ensure That YOU Are Provided With Dedicated, Tailored Support From Our Existing Team. When You Join Us, You Will Be Provided With

• A Team Leader to assist you with our systems and practices as well as settle you in to your new office
• A Clinical Supervisor who will meet with you formally each week, providing clinical support in the realm of Speech Pathology and guide your internal and external professional development activities
• A buddy within your office to answer any ad hoc questions that you may have
• A supportive multidisciplinary team to collaborate with and learn from. Whilst we offer opportunities to work from home, our clinicians are predominantly office-based to promote shared learning. In some cases, this also includes sharing participants with another member of the MDT, promoting a holistic approach to therapy.
• An iPhone and laptop to support flexible working and work/life balance as well as a designated therapy kit to ensure you are well equipped when working out in the community

What we are Looking For:

We Recruit On The Philosophy Of Once a Better Rehabber, Always a Better Rehabber. This Means We Have a Strong Focus On Personality, Cultural Fit And Long-term Career Potential.

If You Meet The Below Criteria, We Would Love To Speak With You

• You are driven, autonomous and passionate about pursuing your life and career goals
• You are comfortable working in a high-growth business
• You approach your work with flexibility and are highly adaptable
• You are a people person and want to be a part of something bigger
• You have relevant tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and 1+ years’ post-qualification experience 3+ years post qualification for Senior Positions
• You have your own car and a valid drivers’ licence
• You can provide evidence of:
• Speech Pathology Australia Registration
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check

To make a bigger difference to people’s lives and your career, click ‘Apply Now’ below. You can also email [e-mail].