Experienced Community Speech Pathologist required for this regional hospital, just two hours from Melbourne. Ideally you will be an experienced clinician who is able to confidently carry a caseload and offer support to the junior OTs on the team. Ideally to start in March/April. Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract. There are several options.
Contract Options
* Permanent Grade 2 or 3
* Locum - at least 4 months with an opportunity to extend
* Fixed term contract - 6+ months (employed directly with service)
Salary/Rate Information
* Grade 2 salary $90k - $103k per annum / locum rates up to $65 per hour + super + potential living away from home allowance
* Grade 3 salary $103k - $110k per annum / locum rates up to $70 per hour + potential living away from home allowance
The Caseload Involves
* Working with the frail aged and people with a disability to maximise independence at home.
* Working with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home.
* Developing goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community.
* Collaborating with other clinicians in the RAHT team to offer holistic care to clients referred.
* Working with a diverse range of clients and health conditions.
* Working across funding streams such as HACC PYP, CHSP & possibly the NDIS (minimal, if any).
* Opportunity to work with Allied Health Assistants to undertake client care programs and equipment trials.
* Primarily home based work with some opportunity for clinic appointments.
Ideal Experience
* Home modifications, knowledge of Australian Building Standards.
* Assistive technology/equipment prescription.
* Scooter assessments, wheel chair prescription.
* Familiar with funding schemes such as Geat2GO and SwEP.
* Community.
Additional Information
* Access to 11 fleet vehicles for work purposes including range of SUVs, wagons & sedans.
* Access to a laptop for work purposes which can be taken out of the office on home visits.
* Access to smart phones with data plans which can be used as Wi‐Fi hotspots to connect back to the organisation's network for work purposes.
* Growing team with the opportunity to work with Allied Health Assistants to help undertake therapy programs.
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