Locum Speech Pathologist

We are looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the Rural Allied Health (RAHT) team in a large hospital and health service, 2 hours from Melbourne.

• Grade 2 or 3 level role
• Locum, contract or permanent
• 2 hours from Melbourne

Ideally you will be an experienced clinician who is able to confidently carry a caseload and offer support to the junior OTs on the team. Ideally to start in March/April. Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract.  

Options for contracts include: 

• Permanent Grade 2 or 3
• Locum - at least 4 months with an opportunity to extend
• Fixed term contract - 6+ months (employed directly with service)

Caseload: 

• Working with the frail aged and people with a disability to maximise independence at home.
• Working with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
• Developing goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
• Collaborating with other clinicians in the RAHT team to offer holistic care to clients referred
• Working with a diverse range of clients and health conditions.
• Working across funding streams such as HACC PYP, CHSP & possibly the NDIS (minimal, if any)
• Opportunity to work with Allied Health Assistants to undertake client care programs and equipment trials.
• Primarily home based work with some opportunity for clinic appts.

 
Ideally you will have experience with: 

• Adult dysphagia management
• Videofluroscopies (VFSS)
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
• Community experience
• Experience with range of health conditions incl. progressive neurological disorders

Please do reach out to Aisling on aisling.lane@talentquarter.com with an up to date CV if you are interested in the above!