Speech Pathologist

Robina Private Hospital; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Flexible working hours

Supportive MDT environment

Job summary

Robina Private Hospital is seeking a casual Speech Pathologist to join its multidisciplinary rehabilitation team on a flexible hours basis. The role covers inpatient rehabilitation, day rehabilitation, and mental health settings with a shared caseload across two Speech Pathologists.

You will assess communication and swallowing, support patients and families, and contribute to a collaborative MDT while maintaining a high standard of care. Casual shifts may increase over time.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• High level of organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing across rehab and mental health units.
• Support patients to optimise function, independence and participation throughout rehab.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and day rehabilitation settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Autonomy

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Tools

N/A

Job description

Speech Pathologist – Casual - variable hours approx. 1 shift per week initially approx. 4-6hrs (negotiable)

We are looking for a casual Speech Pathologist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Our service includes a 15-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, as well as several day rehabilitation programs, providing a varied caseload and the opportunity to work across both inpatient, day rehabilitation and Mental Health settings.

The Speech Pathology caseload is shared with another experienced Speech Pathologist, providing support, collaboration and continuity for patients and families across the week.

The role will involve working across:

Inpatient rehabilitation, supporting patients with a range of neurological, orthopaedic and general rehabilitation needs

Day rehabilitation, including our Parkinson’s program

Communication and swallowing assessment and management across rehab and mental health units

Supporting patients and families to optimise function, independence and participation throughout their rehabilitation journey

Our inpatient caseload includes patients recovering from Stroke/CVA, Parkinson’s disease, Dementia and other progressive neurological conditions, falls and deconditioning, and orthopaedic injuries, as well as a range of complex medical and functional rehabilitation needs.

You’ll be part of a diverse and collaborative MDT including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants, with a strong focus on patient-centred rehabilitation.

We are looking for someone who:

Is an appropriately qualified and experienced Speech Pathologist

Has an interest in rehabilitation and working with adults/older adults

Is confident working across communication and swallowing presentations

Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Is able to work independently while also working closely with the other Speech Pathologist

Has strong communication and clinical reasoning skills

The position is casual, with approximately 1 shift per week, with potential to increase hours/shifts over time.

This is a great opportunity for a Speech Pathologist looking for flexible work within a supportive rehabilitation environment, with a varied caseload across inpatient rehabilitation and Parkinson’s day rehabilitation.

Mandatory qualifications and experience:

Degree in Speech Pathology

Current (less than 3 months) National Criminal History check (or agreement to obtain prior to commencing employment)

Experience working with inpatient and outpatients in a rehabilitation setting

Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

Experience working with a broad case mix including stroke and Parkinson’s Disease

Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse clinical caseload

Personal attributes:

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work autonomously and in a team

High level of organizational and time management skills

Ensuring a high standard of care is provided to patients and their families/carers

We offer:

• a friendly and supportive environment within a multidisciplinary team
• flexible work hours and work-life balance
• onsite parking
• opportunity to be part of an experienced team who provide support and are open to new ideas and growth within our service