Speech and Language Pathologist

An exciting position to work as a mobile Speech and Language Pathologist practice lead for a start-up service. Profound Care is a multidisciplinary team of caring professionals that work collaboratively to deliver the best outcome for our clients. 

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status
• Current Drivers License.
• Current Worker Screening.
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate.
• New Worker NDIS Induction Module 
• Ability to register for a Medicare Provider number.

Experience:

• Demonstrated Continuing Professional Development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload efficiently and effectively.
• Experience delivering therapy services to children, young people and adults.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
• Previous NDIS related experience (desirable).

Skills:

• Excellent coaching, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
• Intermediate PC skills, specifically in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word and Email).
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
• Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments.
• Knowledge of legal rights, procedures, and participant supports to raise issues and make formal complaints
• Knowledge of government agencies and advocacy organisations that provide advice and support to participants on service quality issues.
• Procedures to initiate plan reviews.
• How to record and use data to establish baseline and track changes in participant health and wellbeing.
• Incident response and reporting procedures and protocols to ensure the participant's safety, self, and others.
• Techniques and communication skills to record observations, take notes and prepare reports that provide objective information free of judgements or assumptions.
• Ability to work independently
• Infection prevention and control, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and waste handling practices.
• The principles and processes of the NDIS, such as the steps and support required for a participant to access, use and review their plans, and where to find further information
• Reflective practices and processes
• Working within current best practice tools, approaches and expectations about disability and related support.
• Strategies and tools to manage work stress and manage personal wellness.