Speech Pathologist

Description

TALK IT UP SPEECH PATHOLOGY BENDIGO POSITION AVAILABLE

Talk It Up Speech Pathology in Bendigo is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate Speech Pathologist to become a valued member of our team! Join us in a dynamic environment surrounded by experienced professionals who provide exceptional support and expertise!

About Us:

Talk It Up Speech Pathology is a locally owned and operated provider of quality speech pathology services. The business manager and owner is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with 27 years-experience, and employs an experienced team of 4 clinicians and full-time administration support staff. Talk It Up Speech Pathology provides assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders predominantly for children, but also for some adults. We are a registered provider for Private Health Insurance groups, Medicare, Department of Veteran's Affairs and the NDIS. We provide a clinic to assist families through the process of Autism assessment, including administering the ADOS-2. You have the opportunity to be involved in this clinic, and to develop your skills in your areas of interest. We pride ourselves on a high level of integrity and work in an ethical manner to meet the needs of our clients.

Position Summary:

As the Speech Pathologist you are responsible for providing speech and language therapy, assessment and consultation. If you are a new graduate, you will be supported by an experienced clinician on a regular basis. Your salary will be negotiated based on experience and skills.

A full-time position is available, however part-time clinicians wishing to work 3 days or more are very welcome to apply.

Job Benefits:

Talk It Up Speech Pathology offers flexible working conditions, including variable working hours and some telehealth sessions from home. We pride ourselves on having an experienced team, who are extremely supportive of each other, and staff morale is excellent. We have a full-time office manager providing administration support, making our days more productive with clients. You will have a generalist caseload and will work within a variety of settings, including the clinic, homes, schools and childcare centres. Clinicians plan their own schedules and are able to access regular clinical supervision and professional development opportunities, with a generous PD budget. You will be provided with a laptop, iPad and mobile phone. Travel allowance is provided and we have an extensive range of resources for you to access.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

• Punctual, reliable and committed
• Clear, personable and professional communication, both written and spoken
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professional communication style to all internal and external stakeholders
• Good computer skills required for the company practice management software
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to follow direction and take initiative
• Willingness to learn from other clinicians and, if relevant, provide supervision and guidance to less experienced staff
• Ability to commit to your caseload for at least 12 months.

Job Responsibility:

• Provide speech and language therapy to clients within the program models
• Provide direct speech and language therapy, train and support clients to run goals and interventions
• Administer speech and language assessments, develop and implement therapy plans for any speech and language referrals
• Monitor, evaluate and review progress and therapy plans
• Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to provide holistic therapy programs 
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• A commitment to meeting client and organisational expectations
• Adopt and embrace company values and philosophy
• Commitment to work as an effective team member
• Promote the company and its interests to the local and wider community
• Ensure all communication is completed in a professional and polite manner, to all internal and external stakeholders
• Student supervision is an option for more experienced clinicians.

We would love to hear from you and discuss how this position may just be the perfect opportunity for you.

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