Speech Pathologist

Ageing Australia; City of Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Rehab is seeking a Speech Pathologist to assess and treat clients aged 0–65+ with neurological disorders and other disabilities, in clinic and community settings. You will design therapy plans, use AAC and advocate for participants, often with NDIS funding.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners to deliver holistic care, with some opportunities for hybrid or remote

Qualifications

• This role involves providing assessments and therapeutic interventions to people aged 0–65+ with neurological disorders and other disabilities.
• You will work with families and caregivers, many with NDIS funding, in clinic spaces and in the community.
• You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to share knowledge and deliver holistic care.
• You will use AAC devices to support language, social communication and swallowing goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, assess needs, design therapy plans and advocate for participants.
• Support participants across language, social communication and swallowing goals using AAC.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists and PBS Practitioners.
• Share weekly wins with participants, families and the Leadership Team.
• Engage in networking and professional development across a national level.
• Report directly to the NDIS.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Passionate

Team Working

Physical Therapy

Knowledge of Autism

Clinical Works

Exercise Physiology

Child Care

Multidisciplinary Approach

Neurology Rehabilitations

Positive Behavior Support

Speech-Language Pathology

Carrying out Assessments

Employee Onboarding

Swallowing Disorders

Job description

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Skills Required: Adaptability Communication Skills Leadership Interpersonal Skills Passionate Team Working Physical Therapy Knowledge of Autism Clinical Works Exercise Physiology Child Care Multidisciplinary Approach Neurology Rehabilitations Positive Behavior Support Speech-Language Pathology Carrying out Assessments Employee Onboarding Swallowing Disorders

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 0 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 participants 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:

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 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

About the Employer

At Better Rehab, we began with a simple idea: better quality Allied Health services for people living with a disability. This proved to be exactly what the community needed, as Better Rehab has grown into a leading National Allied Health provider. We are looking for a passionate Speech Pathology to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen and develop your clinical expertise by providing both assessments and therapeutic interventions to a variety of people with opportunities to work with ages participants 0 - 9, aged care 65+., To make a bigger difference to people's lives and your career,

Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au

Better Rehab

About the Candidate

• 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

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