Speech Pathologist - Contract Position

Job Title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Company Name: Nutrition Health & Wellbeing

Job Location: Brunswick West, Melbourne (On-site)

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Summary 

Unique opportunity to join an established company and contribute towards developing an internal interdisciplinary team of allied health professionals. We are seeking a qualified, highly motivated, passionate, and empathetic paediatric Speech Pathologist to join the Nutrition Health and Wellbeing Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a contract private practice role, with the opportunity to grow a large clientele base from many existing potential referrers, including GPs, specialists and NDIS connections.

About Us: Nutrition Health & Wellbeing is a leading provider of nutrition and dietetic services, dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals and families in Victoria. We have strong values of Empathy, Flexibility, Quality, Support, Accessibility and Respect as we strive to achieve our mission “Optimal Health for All”. We are expanding our services to include a team of Speech Pathology, Psychology and Dietetics to work in our primary clinic in Brunswick West. 

Established by Leeanne Azzopardi, Accredited Practising Dietitian in 1995, together with her team, have fostered a strong, trusted reputation and referral relationships in our local communities and are affiliated with 58 Medical clinics across Melbourne, Geelong and Ballart. With a current team of 13 Dietitians, we value collaboration, effective communication and place client care at our core. Our vision is to create a high quality and collaborative, central access clinic for children and adults to receive a wholistic treatment experience across nutrition, speech and psychology. 

About the Position:

Become a valued contributor to the health care services offered through Nutrition Health and Wellbeing. With established structures and systems, exceptional administration support and a purpose build clinic space, we offer a modern welcoming, calm, fresh, comfortable and engaging clinic space with 3 number of rooms. We are offering:

• Competitive contractor rates.
• Flexible work hours – choose to work, mornings, evenings, daytime to suit your lifestyle and family commitments.
• Freedom to create own room set up – contributing your own styling and vibe to your space.
• Personal space - Keep your assessments and equipment securely onsite
• Be supported with our collaborative, fun and personable work culture and environment.
• Professional, experienced and highly trained administrative staff support to assist you with bookings, payments, general admin.
• Advertising exposure on our high pedestrian shop front signage 
• Get connected with our well established, referral relationships built from our positive reputation and diverse client base. 
• Join discussions on case conferences and contribute in team meetings
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives, connecting with their support systems and care providers to collaboratively support them to achieve their goals.

About the caseload:

The role would be best suited to someone with a creative approach to clinical situations and enjoys working collaboratively with children, adults, families/carers and health professional teams. A desire to establish long term rapport and working relationships with clients, stakeholders and referrers, and who has confidence and communication/advocacy skills. The caseload will require you to:

• Provide paediatric speech pathology services to children and adolescents.
• Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of disorders commonly found in adults.
• Provide speech pathology services for clients under the NDIS scheme.
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, goal setting and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals within the clinic to provide holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics and standards of practice set forth by Speech Pathology Australia 
• Assist with marketing activities and develop marketing materials such as blog posts, social media, newsletters, promo handouts, networking events, GP luncheons etc
• Have the opportunity to contribute in team meetings towards service improvements, collaborations and client care.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Registered through Medicare 
• Experience working with paediatric clients (Preferred)
• Experience working in a similar private practice, clinical setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to collaborate with other allied health professionals in a interdisciplinary model of care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) guidelines
• Experience working with a diverse population base
• Copy of Insurances, WWCC, CRC, NDIS worker screening check (if you have this).

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a contract private practice role, with the opportunity to create meaningful workplace connections with other like-minded clinicians striving to achieve the best outcomes for our community. Experience stimulating and varied caseloads, flexibly managed to support your preferred working hours, a reliable administration support team to reduce the admin burden and allow you to focus on your clients needs. Build stability and growth from a large clientele base from our many existing referral relationships, including GP and NDIS connections. 

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to *****@nhwellbeing.com.au 

Please specify your availability.

Applications close on 13/4/2024 

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Melbourne community!