Speech Pathologist - Level 1 Or 2 - Hospital

Ageing Australia; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ageing Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist (Level 1 or 2) to deliver and evaluate speech pathology services across hospital and school contexts. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support patient-centered care, provide direct assessments and contribute to community health initiatives.

The role requires a relevant degree in Speech Pathology, SPA Australia membership, and experience in community or primary health settings. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Speech Pathology.
• Membership with the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
• Post-graduate qualification in Community Health.
• Experience in community or primary health setting.
• Ability to use MS Word/Excel/Outlook effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient clinical management and speech pathology services to clients and communities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centered care.
• Deliver services to schools and support community education programs.
• Record assessments and treatments in patient files and share with schools.
• Contribute to annual business planning and budgeting with leadership.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Self Motivation

Community Education

Education Planning

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Speech Pathology Bachelor/Master

SPA Australia Membership

Post-graduate in Community Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Level 1 Or 2 - Hospital

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

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Skills Required: Communication Skills Leadership Interpersonal Skills Ability to Multitask Self Motivation Business Planning Clinic Management Systems Community Development Community Education Community Health Confidentiality Child Care Health Care Multidisciplinary Approach Online Surveys (Evaluation Methods) Primary Care Service Delivery Nursing Home Care Speech-Language Pathology Carrying out Assessments Budgeting Skills Personal Development Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Speech Pathologist - Level 1 or 2 - Hospital

Working as part of a multi- disciplinary team and in accordance with the objectives of the Hospital, this position is required to coordinate, deliver and evaluate effective and accessible Speech Pathology services at local schools with occasional service provision at the health service and The Aged Care Facility.

This position is required to provide high quality speech pathology care to patients and students referred to the service. Supporting a person centred, community development approach to care in a variety of contexts (i.e: Hospital Primary Care Centre, home, early childhood centres and schools). The position is required to meet the Speech Pathology needs of the Hospital, Victorian Department of Education and the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide efficient, effective clinical management, knowledge and understanding of speech pathology to clients and significant others (relatives and friends) and community groups.
• Have a collaborative two-way approach to service delivery that encourages patient/resident participation leading to successful health outcomes.
• Ensure the delivery of direct speech pathology support to Schools and support their community education programs.
• Ensure all assessments, evaluations and treatments are recorded in the patient files and sent to appropriate school.
• Participate in collaboration with the Primary Care Centre team in the development of annual business plans and budgets, which meet the strategic needs of the organisation and are monitored to achieve targets.
• In conjunction with the Head of Department, ensure the needs of the organisation are monitored to achieve required targets.
• Develop a work plan so that all areas receive appropriate time and delivery of service.
• Pursue opportunities for continuing professional and personal development.
• Leadership activities are undertaken in a manner that positively supports the organization and facilitates commitment to organisational values and standards by all staff
• Relevant Bachelor or Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. Membership with the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant area, i.e. Community Health;
• Experience in community or primary health setting
• Competent Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the organisations key accountabilities and values
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary health care team
• Experience with therapeutic, educative and support group work.
• Proven ability to liaise with internal and external customers at all levels;
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet demanding work deadlines;
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

About the Candidate

• Relevant Bachelor or Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. Membership with the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant area, i.e. Community Health;
• Experience in community or primary health setting
• Competent Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the organisations key accountabilities and values
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary health care team
• Experience with therapeutic, educative and support group work.
• Proven ability to liaise with internal and external customers at all levels;
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet demanding work deadlines;
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

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