Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist 

About Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a highly regarded private practice servicing adults and children in stunning Port Macquarie. HM Speech is a culturally responsive workplace and offers neurodiversity affirming practice. We are the largest speech pathology team within the Hastings Macleay region offering versatile service delivery options and quality care including specialised voice assessment and treatment, FEES clinics, VFSS clinics, group therapy, education and more. At HM Speech, we operate as a team with shared ideas and values, created by our team collaboratively. 

Vision: Effective communication, safe swallowing & positive mealtime experiences for all. 

Purpose: To support clients and families to optimise communication and swallowing throughout their life. 

Mission statement: Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing communication disorders and/or swallowing difficulties. Our mission is to provide the highest quality speech pathology services for all ages through teamwork, empathy, and innovative therapy approaches. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow. Guided by compassion and the latest ethical and evidence-based practices, we empower our clients, families and communities to achieve their communication and/or swallowing goals and enhance their overall well-being. 

The Position: 

We are seeking a paediatric speech pathologist (2 years of prior experience preferrable) to join our team. Your responsibilities will include: 

•  Provision of high-quality evidence-based assessment and treatment across a broad clinical range of practice including speech, language, fluency, literacy, multimodal/AAC, swallowing and voice. 

• Working with clients and their families to set goals, and develop intervention plans that can be integrated into the client's routine and play at their home and/or educational setting. 

• Providing comprehensive, functional and detailed reports to clients and relevant professionals. 

• Collaboration with other professionals as required including GP’s, Paediatricians, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, AHA’s and Educators. 

• Delivering group based or individual therapies via face to face and Telehealth services. 

• Outreach to our surrounding areas, including home visits, pre-schools/schools as required. 

• You may be required to present on various speech pathology areas formally to an audience. 

• Providing reports for the NDIA (prior knowledge of NDIA is beneficial, however support will be offered to the successful candidate). 

• Supervision to be provided to junior staff may be required. 

Why you should join us: 

REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

• $10,000/year per clinician through The Rural Doctors Network.

• Competitive remuneration matching NSW Health. 

• 11.5% superannuation and reimbursement for kilometres travelled. 

• Start-up incentive of $2,000, committing to at least 12 months with us. 

• Paid leave for attendance at PD calculated pro-rata with hours worked.

• Annual pay rise. 

GROWTH. 

• Your growth is prioritised! If there is a clinical area you are passionate about, we will support you to excel in this area to develop your skillset. 

• You will receive quarantined supervision. 

• We conduct monthly EBP/case conference chats for clinicians to present a complex client for debriefing or latest evidence. 

• We hold bi-monthly meetings for both adult and paediatric clinicians to discuss operational and clinical related topics.

• We hold quarterly culture & engagement meetings where clinicians have an open forum opportunity to raise concerns and make suggestions for improvements.

• We have full admin support, so clinicians can focus solely on their clinical work.

NEW CLINIC. 

• We have a fabulous new clinic in the heart of Port Macquarie’s medical precinct. Our space is comfortable and inviting whilst providing close access to the private hospital and other medical professionals allowing ample opportunity for multidisciplinary practice.

• We are a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.

• Our clinic is bright and colourful and newly decorated with comfortable furniture and plants. 

CULTURE.

• We are a group of hard working, passionate speech pathologists.

• We also love working together as a team that values staff health and well-being as part of our progressive and inclusive workplace culture. 

• We have luncheons, regular social outings together and other team based activities. 

FLEXIBILITY. 

• Prefer that early morning yoga class? Choose your own hours across the week and schedule an ADO for work-life balance.

• Provide services in clinic, at home, in pre-schools and in groups. 

• Your caseload is YOURS to develop & control. 

• Like working in paediatrics but also have an interest in adult practice? We have senior Speech Pathologists in both paediatric and adult practice and can negotiate up-skilling in this area. RESOURCES. 

We have sooooo much, but here is a brief list of some of our items: 

• 4x iPads 

• Q-Interactive Subscriptions

• Several online therapy resource subscriptions 

• Sound Level Meters 

• Laptops & large monitor screens 

• Projector 

• An abundance of games and toys for therapy 

• Dysphagia products and equipment 

• Sensory fiddle pillows.

• Books

• Several assessment tools e.g. DEAP AND so much more! 

Essential criteria: 

• Current practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible) with Certified Practicing Speech Pathology status.

• Experience or willingness to assess and treat children’s speech and language difficulties.

• Ability to establish rapport with children and be fun!

• Current Working with Children’s Check and Police Check.

• Ability to work independently and as a team

• Current unencumbered driver’s licence and ability to use your own car to do preschool/school/home visits as required

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