Ndis Speech Pathologist

Job title: NDIS Speech Pathologist 
Salary: Fantastic rates based upon experience + super + allowance
Location: Bunbury, WA
 
Position Purpose
The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for specific assessments, interventions and planning predominantly in the NDIS framework to increase participants' communication and independence in all aspects of their lives. The role is to provide a high-quality, effective and efficient service to participants, delivered in their homes or another relevant place with the aim being to support the participant to achieve their NDIS goals.
 
Key Tasks/Duties & Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of participants in their natural settings who may present with increasing complexity, multiple comorbidities and functional limitations across multiple areas of their life
Conduct assessments and provide recommendations on the functional impact of disability on positioning, eating and swallowing.
Assessment, recommendation and development of mealtime management plans in consultation with Speech Pathologists from mainstream medical services, medical specialists and other allied health disciplines
Assessment, prescription and recommendation of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) systems under the NDIS and other external funding agencies, this includes the preparation of funding applications.
Utilise a strengths-based, client-centred approach to support a participant in identifying their goals and utilise a capacity-building approach towards achievement and long-term sustainability of these goals
Reporting outcomes and recommendations, written and verbal, in a timely manner.
Provide recommendations and quotes for assistive technology to the NDIS for approval
Develop training packages and training to participants, carers, support workers and other communication partners on AAC, meal-time management and optimising function for eating, swallowing and drinking.
Promoting health and wellness solutions and supporting optimal mental and physical outcomes for participants referred to us.
Liaising with participants, families, referrers, doctors, employers and other allied health professions to achieve coordinated outcomes to meet participants' goals from a capacity-building and enabling perspective.
Participate in integrated health care meetings as required and provide advice and consultation to relevant workers when necessary.
Ensure that client files are maintained and managed in accordance with PHASE’s policy and procedures.
Active participation in the training, mentoring and development of support workers Provide health education and prevention advice to participants, carers, and other health professionals as appropriate.
Maintain professional development through access to current literature, education programs, supervision programs and special interest groups.
Provide direct client-related activities under the supervision of the delegating Allied Health Professional and in accordance with the NDIS Competency framework this includes conducting home and community visits to participants.
Scheduling customer appointments when required
Utilise our CRM (MYP) for relevant training, reporting, and Apply Now