Overview
Join to apply for the Speech Pathologist role at St John of God Health Care Mount Lawley Hospital. We are seeking applications from Speech Pathologists (Grade 1) to join our Allied Health team.
Our Allied Health care team provide a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, working with patients to help them return to health and independence as soon as possible after injury, illness or surgery. As Speech Pathologist (Grade 1), you will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical speech pathology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.
Various casual positions are available. One 12-month fixed-term, part-time position offering 60.8 hours per fortnight is also on offer.
Positions
- Assessment of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders
- Development of individual treatment and therapy programs (with long- and short-term goals)
- Completes clinical documentation and undertakes administrative tasks as required. This may include communication of assessment results and therapy outcomes to the referring party and other parties involved in the patient’s management.
- Actively prioritises own caseload including participating in relevant clinical review meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Supports and liaises with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care
- Educate patients/carers in assessment, treatment and post discharge management and organise discharge summaries/referrals to other services, as appropriate
Qualifications
- Completed a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Full membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment, and evaluation within Speech Pathology practice
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven time management and organisational abilities to coordinate an assigned caseload
- Commitment to patient care and alignment with Mission and Values
We can offer you
- Hourly Rate: $53.91 – $75.82 (includes 25% Casual loading) + 12% superannuation
- Salary for Fixed term role: $85,508 - $120,255 (pro-rata) plus 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging options – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of earnings as a casual
- A welcoming and supportive culture
- Access to Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts
- Flexible work options for work-life balance
- On-site subsidised parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Green travel allowance up to $1,500 per year
- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
- Professional Development opportunities
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
For enquiries contact Emma Cook, Director of Nursing, on .
Please note: Shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes. Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an setting that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.
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📌 Speech Pathologist
🏢 St John of God Health Care
📍 City of Stirling