About this role:
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Speech Therapist to join our team. You will provide assessment, therapy, and support to individuals with various communication and swallowing needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, providing expert care to patients and their families.
* You will assess patients with communication impairments, including speaking, listening, language comprehension, reading, and writing; or speech impediments such as stutters arising from work-related, motor vehicle accidents, or general consultations.
* Develop individually tailored plans with evidence-based intervention within your scope of services.
* Provide quality clinical opinions and justification through comprehensive report writing and completing funding application reports.
* Communicate effectively with service providers, administration staff, and case referrers.
* Refer or recommend patients to other multidisciplinary service providers as needed.
* Complete clinical notes at the end of each workday and provide prompt written reports/progress letters/treatment requests to relevant parties.
* Provide training and ongoing clinical assistance to team members involving face-to-face meetings and file audits.
About working with us:
We offer a community-focused organization that values work-life balance.
* A competitive salary package.
* Opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles.
* A supportive and collaborative environment with an experienced team and full administrative support.
* Continuous clinical training, mentoring, and annual CPD funding.
* Motor vehicle expenses for travel allowance.
About you:
* An organised team player who is willing to adapt, learn, and improve.
* A coachable and open individual who maintains strong working relationships with patients and referrers.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills.
* A member of Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible for membership).
* Eligibility for registration with Medicare.
* Professional indemnity insurance, valid police check, and working with children check.
* A current driver's license and own vehicle.