Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Full or Part Time (Private Practice)
Words in Motion Speech Pathology are seeking a FT/PT therapist who shares our passion for helping children succeed at putting interaction into action!
Summary about this job
Speech Therapy
Company: Words In Motion Speech Pathology
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-1770-1037
Fax: +61-2-2922-1551
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Detail information about job Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Full or Part Time (Private Practice). Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business
Welcome to Words In Motion Speech Pathology, a private paediatric speech pathology clinic. We are a team of passionate and dedicated speech pathologists located in the heart of Caroline Springs, in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
We offer a range of speech therapy services for children (from 18 months to 13 years) and their families. This includes:
- assessment / diagnosis
- individual therapy
- planning and programming
- up-skilling for families and other communication partners
We provide expert knowledge and support to assist with all areas of communication and social development, including speech, language, literacy, fluency and play skills.
We believe that communication starts with interaction, and our desire is for children to have successful interactions and to have fun in the process!
As such, we utilise a play-based and family focused approach to therapy. Every child is unique, hence every program is personalised.
About the role
We are a dynamic private paediatric speech pathology clinic servicing Caroline Springs and surrounding suburbs in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne, providing a family friendly service to children between 18 months and 13 years and their families. This service is primarily provided at our clinic rooms, with additional services being provided in community locations such as homes and schools.
Our service caters for children with a range of different needs, including difficulties with speech, language, literacy, fluency and pragmatics and children with a diagnosis of an ASD.
The successful applicant would be joining a diverse team of experienced speech pathologists.
Please note, this is a full time (could be part time if preferred), salaried position (with associated employment benefits such as leave and superannuation payments), not a contractor arrangement.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Assessment and therapy provision for a range of clients (as above)
- Collaboration with clients / families to set achievable goals as part of an individualised therapy plan
- Service delivery that utilises a family-friendly approach and shares our practice's philosophies, particularly for evidence-based therapy approaches
- Independent caseload management
- May include service provision within a school setting
Benefits and perks
Why choose us?
- Permanent, full time (part time can be negotiated) position as an employee, not a contractor
- Work alongside a group of supportive, enthusiastic speech therapists from a range of backgrounds
- Largest speech pathology private practice in the area
- Additional holiday periods throughout the year!
- Professional development opportunities all year round, both internal and external
- Regular internal clinical supervision proportional to years of experience
- Strong team culture and peer support
- Competitive remuneration (as per award)
- High quality work environment and conditions in new purpose built business centre
- Electronic/advanced systems for record keeping and client bookings which reduce administrative demands
Skills and experience
- Relevant Speech Pathology qualification
- At least one year of clinic experience is preferred though entry level therapists are welcome to apply
- Current Working with Children Check
- Own transport
- Practising member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Understanding of Speech Pathology Australia's Code of Ethics