Speech Pathologist - NDIS

Job title: Speech Pathologist - NDIS

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per annum + super 

Location: Melbourne

Our Client is a company with a passion for helping people. They pride themselves on taking a client centric approach to the way in which they deliver their services and they are currently looking for the best of the best health practitioners to join the team.  

About the role:

We are looking for motivated, client-centric, outcome-focussed Speech Pathologists to join our expanding team. You will

• Provide assessment and intervention to clients with communication and swallowing difficulties to help them achieve and maintain optimal independence and quality of life
• Train carers in communicating effectively with clients, and work with assistants and other professionals to deliver effective therapeutic outcomes to reach functional goals
• Develop augmentative and alternative communication systems tailored to individual clients needs
• Develop swallowing intervention and mealtime plans and train carers on effective mealtime management support
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be offered un-capped professional development allowances (some conditions may apply) 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Knowledge of functional communication and swallowing assessments, interventions and outcome measures
• NDIS experience and understanding is preferrable but not essential
• A passion for assisting clients to reach their full potential
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Current driver's licence and registered vehicle 

Why work with us? 

• Supervision, support, and training from a Manager with strong clinical experience as well as leadership. Your professional development and personal success is our priority
• Great salary as well as market leading long-term incentives 
• Regular team building activities and social events 
• Ongoing training and support to help you reach your professional goals
• Work independently, but never feel alone as part of a highly supportive occupational therapy and multidisciplinary team
• Career mapping with regular opportunities for advancement

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