Speech Pathologist

FULL TIME OR PART TIME

Looking For....new graduate or experienced someone who loves working with children, wants to be part of a personable and energetic team who value and respect families, and utilises play as a learning tool!  

If you like variety in your workplace, love to play and have an excellent imagination, creative flair and engaging children and their families – this role is for you.  We promote flexibility within the workplace and good work / life balance.

You are committed to providing the best possible speech pathology service to your clients, confident in working towards and reporting on client/family goals, and eager to develop your clinical knowledge, skills and take on challenges.

Position Description – Speech Pathologist

Talking Together Speech Pathology assesses and treats pre-school and early primary school aged children who are at risk of developing or who already demonstrate developmental delays and specific communication difficulties. You will be required to service a varied paediatric caseload, including speech, fluency, language, literacy and autism.  At Talking Together Speech Pathology, you will be expected to provide services at the clinic, and when required or deemed more appropriate at clients schools, kindergartens and childcare.
Talking Together Speech Pathology deliver a high standard of professionalism and are committed to evidence-based practice, family centred approach and working collaboratively with other professionals who are involved with the clients seen. 

This is a rewarding role with motivated clients and families.  Manageable caseload and planning time with admin support. Competitive salary, annual bonus on KPI achievement, iPad provided, superannuation and car allowance.  Professional development is encouraged and supported through a professional development allowance. Regular professional support and mentoring provided.  This role will have an opportunity to liaise with other service providers, be part of a supportive team that actively embraces ongoing education and learning, enjoy a well resourced clinic and gain private practice experience.

Essential Criteria:

• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility for enrollment in the SPA self-regulation program.
• A current drivers license, own car and mobile phone.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current clear Australian National Police Check.
• Must have own Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Experience working with preschool and school age children – particularly in play based interventions.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the support of children on the Autism Spectrum and other developmental delays.
• Proficient communication, organisational and computer skills.
• Strong work ethic
• Skills and experience in the assessment and management of common presenting issues.
• Caring interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to responsibilities.

Speech Pathologist will be expected to;

• Assess and diagnose clients with a range of communication disorders, including developmental delays.
• Treat and manage a caseload effectively and ethically.
• Work in the clinic and outside to schools/preschools/childcare.
• Flexibility through online and alternative service delivery options.
• Write reports in relation to assessments and Medicare requirements.
• Support children with NDIS funding and comply with reporting requirements.
• Adopt a multidisciplinary approach in treating clients by working with teachers, OTs, psychologists and other health care professionals to achieve the best outcomes for clients and their families.
• Able to handle difficult and challenging situations with flexibility and adaptability.
• Reliable with strong organisational and time management skills.

Please visit our website www.talkingtogethergeelong.com for further information about our approach and services provided by Talking Together Speech Pathology.

Applications close 12th of April 2024.  Applications will be considered on application and position may be filled earlier if suitable applicant found so please apply and do not wait!

Kelly Murphy

0410427***

*****@talkingtogethergeelong.com