Senior Speech Pathologist - Dubbo
Senior Speech Pathologist
Summary about this job
Speech Therapy
Company: Medacs Healthcare Australia
Location: Dubbo & Central NSW
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-1538-8957
Fax: +61-2-9031-9923
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Detail information about job Senior Speech Pathologist - Dubbo. Terms and conditions vacancy
We are currently seeking a senior speech therapist for a disability services company in Dubbo.
The position is to start asap and is a full time permanent position.
The role:
To provide assessment, planning, intervention, monitoring and review of communication and/or swallowing needs of people with a disability in line with the goals of their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans or individual goals.
Provide high quality, culturally appropriate speech pathology interventions to people with a disability who have specific eating/drinking and/or communication needs.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide effective and efficient services to clients with a disability in line with their goals.
Implement appropriate evidence based services that meet the needs of clients according to the goals and within the allocated hours of their NDIS plan.
Participate in support planning processes for clients to deliver coordinated, effective, service provision that meets goals of the client’s NDIS plan.
Liaise with relevant persons in client’s environment e.g. family members, carers etc. regarding implications and management of eating/drinking and/or communication needs.
Provide staff and carer training required to meet the client’s goals.
Keep up to date records and necessary reports e.g. support plans, assessment reports, intervention summaries.
Additional benefits:
Salary packaging (up to $15,900), meals and entertainment cards (up to $2,500) and discount programs available. Great culture, flexible work, focus on recognition. Structured orientation & mobile tools available.
The key things we are looking for:
- A member of Speech Pathology Australia with extensive practice experience working with people with a disability or those with complex needs
- Ability to appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgrounds
- Ability to mentor colleagues and provide clinical supervision
- Current NSW drivers licence and ability to travel to clients
For further information and to express your interest please contact David Hunter at Medacs healthcare on 1800 059 790