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Our client is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to improving the lives of individuals through specialised therapy services. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on holistic care, they aim to empower individuals to overcome communication challenges and achieve their full potential. They're looking for a passionate and skilled Speech Pathologist to join their team in the vibrant Gold Coast community.
Job Description:
As a Speech Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive speech and language therapy services to clients of all ages. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders, including speech, language, fluency, voice, and swallowing difficulties. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify communication disorders and their underlying causes. This may involve administering standardised tests, observing speech and language behaviours, and consulting with other healthcare professionals and caregivers.
- Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, client goals, and evidence-based practice. Implementing therapy techniques and strategies to improve speech clarity, language comprehension and expression, articulation, voice quality, fluency, and swallowing function.
- Deliver high-quality speech therapy sessions in individual or group settings, tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each client. Utilising a variety of modalities and technologies to enhance communication skills and maximise therapeutic outcomes.
- Monitor client progress regularly through ongoing assessments and observations. Documenting treatment sessions, progress notes, and outcomes accurately and comprehensively in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide education and training to clients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, exercises, and techniques to support therapy goals and facilitate progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, educators, and community resources to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes for clients. Communicating clearly and professionally with interdisciplinary team members, clients, and stakeholders.
- Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay up to date of current research, best practices, and advancements in the field of speech pathology. Pursuing opportunities for training, certification, and specialisation to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Current registration with the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or eligibility for registration.
- Demonstrated clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan, preferably in a healthcare or educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of speech and language development, communication disorders, and therapeutic interventions.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to ethical practice, cultural competence, and client-centered care.
Are you interested in this role? If so, please click 'APPLY' and follow the prompts.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jenny at *****@sigmaresourcing.com.au or call/text +61 450 191 *** for a confidential chat.
