Job title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist Job type: Contractor, flexible Work setting: Clinic or community
Salary: Depending on the role Location: Sydenham VIC
About the company: Our client is an award-winning allied health provider with four state-of-the-art clinics across Melbourne.
They deliver high-quality onsite, telehealth, and community-based services through a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, and other Allied Health professionals. With a strong reputation for clinical excellence and client-centred care, they are committed to supporting both clients and clinicians through collaborative practice, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.
About the role: Due to continued growth, our client is seeking passionate and motivated Speech Pathologists to join their multidisciplinary team on a contractor basis. This role offers the flexibility to manage your own caseload while providing services both within the clinic and in the community.
You will work with a diverse paediatric caseload and collaborate closely with other health professionals to deliver holistic, evidence-based care. As a Speechy you will be responsible for: Speech – support to speak more clearly and be understood
Language – support for people who may have trouble putting their ideas and thoughts into words and sentences or who may need support with reading and writing Augmentative and Alternative Communication – support using devices for people with complex communication needs Social Skills – support to improve the understanding of the rules for social interaction and awareness of body language, facial expressions and voice tone to improve social interactions
Stuttering – provide strategies to support smooth speech delivery and management of stuttering to increase confidence Voice – provide exercises and support to optimize voice quality and develop healthy vocal habits Working with adults and children who have a range of conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy
You will also be responsible for: Swallowing – make mealtime more enjoyable by reducing risk and increasing acceptance of different foods and textures Taking on more clients than new grads
Seeing a greater variety of clients of all types Look at completing AT assessment and reports independently Be able to effectively supervise AHA students in clinic
Give opportunity to recent grads to observe Be a buddy for new grad Speech Paths Participate in MDT training and workshops
Begin to build skills in particular clinical areas Benefits:
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