Your opportunityOpportunity for an adult-servicing Speech Pathologist to join our team of mobile clinicians.Dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention for adults living in residential aged care and the community.Open to recent graduates and experienced clinicians.Reporting to your state-based Speech Pathology Team Leader, you will provide high-quality mobile Speech Pathology services to adults living in residential aged care facilities and the local community.
We support adults living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke, progressive neurological disorders and ageing-related decline.You will have access to extensive resources alongside internal clinical supervision.
You will have opportunities to attend internal and external workshops as well as $500 to attend professional development programs of your interest.Availability and LocationIdeally looking for a candidate with 3 days availability (flexible on days)Happy to consider 2 days a week or casual candidatesLocated in Geelong and surroundsNew Grads encouraged to apply!
Your responsibilities will includeManaging your calendar of appointments – we're a flexible workplace, so you can choose the work hours and locations that suit youAssessing and diagnosing your clients' swallowing and communication difficultiesPotential for national travel to support clients in regional locationsProvision of telehealth-based dysphagia and/or communication assessment and interventionLiaison with our close-knit national team of Speech PathologistsAdvocating for support for clients with communication difficultiesWorking closely with organisational staff, support coordinators and your Plena colleagues to ensure optimum care needs are metProviding consultative and educational support to clients, their families and colleaguesYour career with PlenaIn addition to a close team environment and competitive salary (reviewed yearly), Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key!
You choose the hours you want to work, set your schedule and manage your day in a way that works for you.
We support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients.
We do this with a great group of clinicians and a tried and tested program, which is the best in the industry.To support our clients, you will need a professional qualification in Speech Pathology with an active membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
You will be required to travel so having a drivers licence and a reliable form of transport will be critical.Plena PerksWork life balance, flexible working hours and management of your own schedule.Shine Days – up to two extra days off per year to say thanks for all you do!
Industry leading professional development program equivalent to $500 annually.
This allowance means that you can choose PD that meets your interests.Regular full-day internal professional development sessions with the national team.1:1 internal supervision – hours dependent on your level of experience (30 minutes/week for recent graduates and senior group supervision for experienced clinicians).
Parental Leave - 14 weeks full pay for both parentsHealth Kick - $150 annual budget to spend on your fitness and well-being.Shine Awards – we love our people & we love rewarding outstanding achievements.
Our Shine Awards provide more opportunities for our team to be recognised and rewarded for their contribution to helping people live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
Monthly, quarterly and yearly awards valued up to $****.Treasure Chest Fund - We like to spread joy.
We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients.
$**** Refer a friend bonus – sharing is caring!
We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace.
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.
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