Adult Speech Pathologist Opportunity - Bunbury, Bunbury & South West WA

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Amanda Pierce

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Feb 9, 2024, 2:45:10 AM2/9/24

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Advance Speech PLUS+

Bunbury, Busselton & South West WA

Full time

$80,000 - $109,999

About us

Come and live in beautiful coastal Bunbury or Busselton!

Advance Speech PLUS+ are expanding. We specialise in providing services for adults with communication, swallow and voice disorders. We are a team of six experienced speech pathologists who provide comprehensive speech pathology services to hospital inpatient, residential care, community and clinic based clients. This is a rare opportunity to work with a varied adult caseload and develop skills across a wide range of clinical presentations and work environments within a supportive & experienced team.

Qualifications & experience

Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Willingness to work alongside and share knowledge with other team members
Strong interest in adult dysphagia, acquired communication disorders and disability
Drivers license & own car essential, access to shared work vehicle
New graduate, early career and experienced clinicians encouraged to apply. Structured support and mentoring available.

Tasks & responsibilities

Assessment & management of adult communication and dysphagia in acute, community & aged care settings
Assessment, prescription & implementation of AAC for adults with acquired disorders or lifelong disability. Opportunity to develop specialised skills in AAC.
Caseload management with support across a range of settings
Daily use of electronic client management system (Splose) to record client progress notes, reports & outcome appointments
Liaison & networking with other Allied Health, Medical Staff & care co-ordinators
Education & training to nursing staff, community groups
Promotion of Speech Pathology profession

Benefits

Permanent full-time or part-time
Negotiation of family friendly hours if required.
Experienced and supportive team
Varied & interesting adult caseload
Generous professional development allowance $1000 p.a
Salary commensurate with experience
Regular supportive supervision & mentoring
Access to work car, laptop, mobile

How to apply

When submitting an application, please ensure you forward a covering letter outlining your skills and interest in the position and your CV. For further information, please contact Catherine Coate or Amanda Pierce, Directors, on 9779 9666 or ad...@advancespeech.com.au.