Flexible Sub-Contractor

Articulate Allied health; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracting

Travel reimbursements

Caseload opportunities

Administrative support

Job summary

Articulate Allied Health is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join as an independent contractor, delivering high-quality, client-centred Speech Pathology services across Melbourne, including paediatric and adult clients. The role offers clinical autonomy and flexibility to build a caseload aligned with your interests and availability.

The position supports face-to-face sessions in school, home or community settings and Telehealth interventions, with opportunities to work with NDIS

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology is required.
• Experience providing speech pathology services to paediatric and adult clients.
• Ability to work autonomously in various community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assessments, therapy and individualised intervention planning.
• Support children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Support adults with communication, cognitive-communication or swallowing needs within scope of practice.
• Provide face-to-face (school, home, community settings) and Telehealth Speech Pathology interventions.
• Work with NDIS participants, Medicare and Private clients.
• Prepare assessment reports, progress reports and other required documentation (NDIS).
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators and other health professionals.
• Undertake non-face-to-face services, including developing therapy resources and client plans.
• Deliver services across South-East Melbourne suburbs, with potential expansion to preferred locations.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Clinical experience

Independent contractor

Time management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology

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

• 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.