Speech Pathologist | Casual

Adventist HealthCare Limited (Aus); Sydney; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging for tax efficiency

Discounted gym membership

On-campus amenities

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare Limited, NSW's largest private hospital group, is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist for a casual role in the Sydney area. You will assess, diagnose and treat speech, communication and swallowing disorders with evidence-based, patient-centered care across diverse wards.

Join a not-for-profit team offering flexible shifts, strong professional development, and supportive culture within the Sydney Adventist Hospital network.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with experience in hospital acute care & rehabilitation settings.
• Evidence-based, patient-centered approach to communication and swallowing disorders.
• Involvement in screening, assessment, diagnosis and interventions; FEES is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients across Oncology, Stroke, Surgical, ICU, General Medical and Rehabilitation wards.
• Screen, assess and diagnose speech, communication and swallowing disorders; deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Casual shift coverage; 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday; contribute to patient care as required.

Skills

Speech pathology

FEES knowledge

VFSS knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Tools

SPA membership

VFSS

Job description

• Casual role to suit your lifestyle at NSW's largest private hospital
• Be part of a collaborative, passionate & highly skilled Allied Health team
• $53-62/hr + loading + NFP tax reduction benefits

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It's what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it's a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you'll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some Of The Exceptional Benefits We Offer Include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• Plus, so many more.

What You Will Be Doing In This Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide care to patients across our Oncology, Stroke, Surgical, ICU, General Medical and Rehabilitation wards. You will play an integral role in screening, assessing and diagnosing speech, communication and swallowing disorders, while delivering evidence-based, patient-centred interventions tailored to each individual’s needs.

This is a casual position providing ad-hoc leave coverage for our existing team. Shifts are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, offering flexibility while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

Join our team, make a real difference to the lives of our patients, and enjoy the flexibility and remuneration benefits of a casual role.

Who We're Looking For

You are a qualified Speech Pathologist with relevant experience within a hospital acute care & rehabilitation setting. You bring strong clinical skills in patient centered speech therapy care that is evidence based, involving thorough screening, assessments, diagnosis and interventions using safe and current techniques, for communication and swallowing disorders.

When indicated you may utilize instrumental dysphagia assessments, including FEES. Your commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development sets you apart.

• Thorough knowledge of communication and swallowing assessments and interventions.
• Experience in FEES and/or VFSS desirable.
• You'll be a member of SPA (or eligible to be).
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, can-do, positive attitude when working with others with the desire to go 'above and beyond' when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, and your colleagues.
• Proven experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• The ability to be collaborative, adaptable, work well within a team environment, along with being able to work independently
• You work just as confidently on your own as you do within a multidisciplinary team and have the proven ability to take initiative and employ independent professional judgement as needed.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSW's largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in groundbreaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.

What To Expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.