Sub-contractor Speech Language Pathologist

Articulate Allied Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Travel reimbursements

Flexible contracting

Caseload access

Administrative support

Flexible work settings

Job summary

Articulate Allied Health is a mobile allied health provider delivering Speech Pathology services across Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding suburbs. We are seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join as an independent contractor, offering flexibility and clinical autonomy to build a caseload aligned with your interests.

You will provide assessments, therapy, and individualized intervention for paediatric and adult clients, using both face-to-face and Telehealth modalities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Speech Pathology qualification and be eligible for SPA membership.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in paediatric and/or adult speech pathology.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current Working with Children check and Police check.
• Current ABN or ACN for contracting.

Responsibilities

• Assessments, therapy and intervention planning.
• Support children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Support adults with communication, cognitive-communication or swallowing needs.
• Provide face-to-face and Telehealth Speech Pathology intervention.
• Work with NDIS participants, Medicare and Private clients.
• Prepare assessment reports, progress reports and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and other healthcare professionals.
• Undertake non-face-to-face services, including resources and parent training.
• Deliver services in community settings across Melbourne with opportunity to expand location.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking for greater flexibility, clinical autonomy and the opportunity to build a caseload that suits your interests?

Articulate Allied Health is a mobile allied health provider, delivering Speech Pathology services across Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding suburbs. Our practice is dedicated to supporting both paediatric and adult clients across a wide range of communication needs.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team as an independent contractor, providing high-quality, person-centred Speech Pathology services to clients across Melbourne.

This opportunity is suited to a clinician seeking flexibility, professional autonomy and the opportunity to build a caseload aligned with their clinical interests and availability.

About The Role

• Assessments, therapy and individualised intervention planning
• Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs
• Supporting adults with communication, cognitive-communication or swallowing needs, within your scope of practice
• Provide face-to-face (school, home, community settings) and Telehealth Speech Pathology intervention
• Work with NDIS participants, Medicare and Private clients
• Prepare assessment report, progress reports and other documentation required by the NDIS
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and other healthcare professionals where necessary
• Undertake non-face-to-face services, including developing therapy resources, individualised therapy plans, parent training and maintain clinical documentation
• Delivering services in community settings across South-East Melbourne suburbs, with opportunity to expand to preferred location

What we offer

• Flexible contracting arrangements - opportunity to negotiate your preferred working days and availability
• Competitive subcontractor remuneration
• 70% of billable labour costs and 100% of non-labour travel costs (kms)
• $112 - $135 per hour + travel reimbursements (depending on superannuation requirements)
• Access to an exisiting caseload (mostly >8 years) with further referral opportunities
• Varied caseload - Work with both paediatric and adult clients, according to your experience and preference
• Opportunity to build and develop your preferred clinical caseload
• Administrative support - referral management and invoicing support
• Opportunity to access clinical or professional support as agreed
• Flexible work settings - No requirement to work from a clinic or office

About You

• Preference of +3 years clinical experience
• Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Relevant professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Current ABN or ACN
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Valid Employee Working with Children’s Check
• National Police Check
• An NDIS worker screening check and Medicare provider number (or willingness to obtain one)
• Preference for CPR and First Aid certificate
• Strong communication, time management and clinical documentation skills
• Experience working with NDIS participants is preferred although not required
• Ability to work independently and manage a community-based caseload

We welcome expressions of interest from clinicians with paediatric experience, adult experience or a combination of both.

Contracting Arrangements

Location: South-East suburbs (e.g. Cranbourne, Narre Warren etc), with opportunity to extend to other preferred suburbs in Melbourne

Availability: Flexible availability, ideally beginning with 1-2 days per week

Start date: Flexible start date ideally within 1-3 months

The contracting agreement will clarify the billing percentage, payment arrangements, invoicing, cancellations, travel, report writing, clinical responsibilities and other applicable terms.