Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Do you Love working with children, love being in a small supportive team, love animals and the outdoors?

Our current speech pathologist is on maternity leave…..she would love to chat with you if you are interested in joining our team. Full time or Part Time

Please note this position is not a maternity leave position it is an ongoing position.

We are looking for an experienced therapist to join our small multidisciplinary clinic. If you love children, animals and nature we would love to hear from you. We have fully equipped therapy rooms and areas for nature based/ outdoor therapy surrounded by horses, miniature horses and miniature cows.

The large majority of our children present with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Motor Dyspraxia, Sensory Challenges, Social and Emotional Challenges, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays and Learning Difficulties.

Why work with us:

We offer……

• Working within a friendly and supportive small team with plenty of peer to peer support and external fortnightly supervision with a senior speech pathologist.
• Manageable caseload
• 9 day fortnight
• allocated admin time each day
• admin support
• Access to an equipped therapy room and outdoor environments for therapy.
• Generous above award renumeration according to experience plus superannuation
• 1:1 external supervision fortnightly
• Generous professional development allowance
• Paediatric focus with children aged 0-12 years
• Active contribution and creation to clinic planning and programs
• Training to engage in animal assisted therapy

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification in Speech Pathology as recognised by Speech Pathology Australia
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• First Aid and CPR training or willingness to obtain
• A full drivers licence and access to a reliable car
• The right to live and work in Australia long-term
• Able to commit to a minimum 12 month contract
• Medicare Provider Number

Skills and Experience:

• A comprehensive understanding of the needs of children with a diverse range of disabilities.
• Demonstrated skill in working in an allied health clinic, with a sound understanding of your role as a Speech Pathologist in this context
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work in a small team environment and autonomously.
• Commitment to evidence based practice, continuing professional development and quality improvement
• Commitment to strength based, child centred practice.
• Demonstrated competence in use of information technology, internet and desktop applications; e.g. electronic client record systems, Outlook, Word, Excel and database packages.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A demonstrated passion for working with children.

Duties:

• Provide individual therapy and support to children aged 0-12 years primarily in clinic or at home, school or childcare as needed.
• Conduct initial and a range of assessments and establish therapy plans. Communicate these results with families or carers.
• Support families and caregivers with support, training and strategies to develop and increase the child's functioning and family well being.
• Refer to other services as required.
• Liaise with team and other professionals.
• Administration and documentation tasks including keeping up to date client records and report writing.

Start date is flexible

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

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