Speech Pathologist

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Sydney; Remote; AUD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Home-based working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join an established community-based allied health team on the NSW coast. This permanent, full-time role offers an adult NDIS and DVA caseload with flexible working and the ability to start your day from home.

The position involves delivering services across private homes, aged care facilities, group homes and community settings, with practical dysphagia experience essential and at least 6 months' hands-on dysphagia

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated practical experience in dysphagia assessment and management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based speech pathology services to clients aged 12 years and over across private homes, aged care facilities, group homes and community settings.
• Conduct speech pathology assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Complete dysphagia assessments and develop mealtime management plans.
• Prepare clinical reports, therapy plans and progress documentation.
• Work with clients with neurological, degenerative and developmental conditions.
• Communicate with families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage community appointments and clinical documentation efficiently.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Organisational skills

Dysphagia assessment

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Speech Pathologist | Adult Community Caseload

$93,000-$100,000 + Super + Performance Bonus | Flexible Working | Coastal NSW

An opportunity is available for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join an established community-based allied health team in coastal NSW, approximately hours north of Sydney.

This permanent, full-time position offers a predominantly adult NDIS and DVA caseload, flexible working arrangements and the ability to begin your working day directly from home.

About the Role

Deliver community-based speech pathology services to clients aged 12 years and over across private homes, aged care facilities, group homes and community settings.

The caseload includes neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities and degenerative diseases.

Practical dysphagia experience is essential, with clinicians possessing at least 6 months of hands-on dysphagia experience encouraged to apply.

Key Duties

Conduct speech pathology assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.

Complete dysphagia assessments and develop mealtime management plans.

Prepare clinical reports, therapy plans and progress documentation.

Work with clients presenting with neurological, degenerative and developmental conditions.

Communicate with families, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Manage community appointments and clinical documentation efficiently.

Skills & Experience

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.

Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Demonstrated practical experience in dysphagia assessment and management.

Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Strong clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits

Performance bonus: Based around 6 billable hours per day, including eligible client-related work beyond face-to-face appointments.

Travel reimbursement: $, excluding the first 20km travelled daily.

Home-based working: Begin and finish your working day from home without daily office attendance.

Local appointments: Client visits generally arranged within approximately 40 minutes of home.

Administrative assistance: Dedicated scheduling team coordinates efficient client routes.

Flexible hours: Arrange appointments, clinical documentation and professional development around your schedule.

About the Region

Located approximately hours north of Sydney, this coastal region offers access to beaches, national parks, waterfront dining and outdoor recreation.

Enjoy the benefits of coastal living while maintaining convenient access to metropolitan amenities.