Speech Pathologist, Adelaide, SA

Healthcare Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Health insurance

Mental health services

Professional development

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to manage swallowing and communication disorders in an adult population, with a focus on elderly care. The role involves assessing, treating and advising on dysphagia and communication impairments, and implementing targeted therapy plans.

The position offers varied settings including residential aged care and home care, with strong clinical support, collaborative culture, and dedicated development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary degree in Speech Pathology.
• SPA registration.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and manage swallowing and communication disorders in adults.
• Assess adults with swallowing/communication problems, set goals and implement management plans.
• Undertake administrative tasks including reports and handovers.

Skills

Swallowing/Dysphagia

Adult patient care

Communication disorders

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

This is a rewarding and exciting role with a stimulating and varied caseload - a great opportunity for a Speech Pathologist with genuine interest in the treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders (Dysphagia) amongst the elderly/ adult population.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in an adult population.
• Ability to assess adult patients with swallowing and communication problems and determine appropriate management and advice and ability to formulate appropriate goals and implement programs for patients with communication problems of neurological origin.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks including daily reports and handovers to all staff.

Why Our Team Loves Us

• Why Our Team Loves Us
• Dedicated clinical support
• Collaborative culture
• Great work-life balance, no late nights or weekends
• Access to excellent benefits (Salary Packaging & Novated leasing, Health insurance, Mental health services, Education, Professional development)
• Role variety (work in residential aged care, Wellness Centre, or home care settings)
• We love employing your mates - refer and get paid!
• Working holiday opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• Flexible start dates
• We love employing your mates - refer and get paid!

What you’ll need:

• Recognised tertiary degree in Speech Pathology
• SPA registration
• Full working rights in Australia
• National NDIS Worker Screening Check (with online NDIS Worker Orientation Module "Quality, Safety and You" certificate)
• Current season Influenza vaccination
• COVID vaccinations and Booster