Role overview

Clinical

- Assessment, diagnosis of children and young people presenting with communication and/or feeding disorders.
- Plans and provides high level speech pathology services to clients through individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth, home programs and school programs for children.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of therapy programs and services.
- Identifies and documents client goals, evaluate progress and plan re-evaluation.
- Consults with family, school and other relevant stakeholders regarding assessment, diagnosis and management, including for clients with complex needs.
- Provides clinical support and guidance to members of the Speech Pathology and multidisciplinary allied health team.
- Provides appropriate programming and supervision to allied health assistants as required.
- Participates in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programs.
- Develops and maintains resources for client management (e.g. programs).
- Initiates and participates in quality improvement in consultation with line manager to evaluate service delivery and meet customer needs.
- Participates in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice.
- Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Administration

- Maintains own calendar and client database.
- Maintains client information in accordance with organisational, professional and the National Disability Insurance Scheme requirements.




- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Maintains equipment and supplies.

Education/Training

- Develops, prepares and presents training for staff in relation to speech pathology interventions.
- Develops resources and programs for the use of other staff in areas of expertise.
- Assists with supervision and development of students and colleagues.
- Engages in continued career development/education and ensures continued eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Participates in performance planning and performance reviews.

Other

- Performs duties in accordance with organisational Policies and Procedures.
- Performs duties in line with the organisation’s, Speech Pathology Australia’s (SPA) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s Codes of Conduct.
- Performs duties in line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) and Disability Services Act (1993).
- Performs duties in accordance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Legislation.
- Conducts duties in a manner that is ethical and promotes a positive image of Connect Paediatric Therapy Services.
- Delivers outreach services as required.
- Performs other duties as directed.

Company Overview

Please visit https://connectpts.com.au/ for more information

📌 Senior Speech Pathologist - Team Lead (Karratha)
🏢 Connect Paediatric Therapy Services
📍 Karratha