Part-Time Speech-Language Therapist | Dysphagia & Community

Hauora Tairāwhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hauora Tairāwhiti's Gisborne Hospital invites a Speech Language Therapist to join our SLT team. You will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments, across inpatients, outpatients and the community.

Role includes specialist diagnostic assessments such as VFSS and FEES. You will manage your own caseload in a supportive multidisciplinary environment, contributing to equitable, patient-centred care and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience in dysphagia assessment and management (including VFSS and/or FEES).
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
• Understanding of inequities and dedication to improving patient outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for speech language, voice and swallowing impairments.
• Include specialist diagnostic assessments such as VFSS and FEES.
• Work across inpatients, outpatients and community settings and manage your own caseload.

Skills

Dysphagia assessment

VFSS/FEES experience

Evidence-based practice

Interpersonal skills

Education

NZSTA-recognised degree in speech-language therapy

NZSTA membership or eligibility

Job description

Hauora Tairāwhiti's Gisborne Hospital invites a Speech Language Therapist to join our SLT team. You will provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments, across inpatients, outpatients and the community.

Role includes specialist diagnostic assessments such as VFSS and FEES. You will manage your own caseload in a supportive multidisciplinary environment, contributing to equitable, patient-centred care and ongoing