Casual Speech-Language Therapist, Older Persons Rehab

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Canterbury, Christchurch, is seeking a Speech Language Therapist for Burwood Hospital on a casual basis. You will provide expert assessment, management and rehabilitation for communication and swallowing disorders, including involvement in the Videofluoroscopy service.

You'll work with Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation, supported by a strong interdisciplinary team on-site, delivering high-quality care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation is required.
• Skills in Cough Reflex Testing and Videofluoroscopy are essential.
• Registration with NZSTA and an Annual Practising Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and interventions per SLT standards.
• Educate patients and families with clinical guidance and resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to quality improvement across wards and the SLT service.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Interdisciplinary team

Videofluoroscopy use

Cough reflex testing

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Canterbury, Christchurch, is seeking a Speech Language Therapist for Burwood Hospital on a casual basis. You will provide expert assessment, management and rehabilitation for communication and swallowing disorders, including involvement in the Videofluoroscopy service.

You'll work with Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation, supported by a strong interdisciplinary team on-site, delivering high-quality care and documentation.