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Montefiore is expanding our speech pathology service and therefore seeking to appoint an additional Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated and extensive onsite team of Allied Health professionals. The role offers the rare combination of stable residential caseloads, interdisciplinary collaboration and genuine influence on service development and education.
Job Responsibility:
Provide one day per week of evidence-based communication assessment and intervention, and two days of mealtime and swallowing assessment and management, for residents with diverse clinical presentations
Take an active role in the Interdisciplinary Team, contributing to case conferences, care planning and complex clinical decision making for residents with communication, cognitive and swallowing needs
Lead or support audits and maintain high quality documentation aligned with professional guidelines and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
Design and deliver practical education for various stakeholders, including carers, nursing, catering and allied health staff, and students on communication and swallowing safety, strategies and best practice
Requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with full membership from Speech Pathology Australia
Minimum of four (4) years of experience working as a Speech Pathologist
Provide evidence-based communication and swallowing assessment and intervention
Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and care planning
Contribute to education for clinical and care staff regarding communication and swallowing management
Knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS) and Regulatory requirements
Efficient time management and priority setting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work well within a team
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently
Flexibility in travelling between sites as per operational requirements
What we offer:
Ongoing access to training and development opportunities
A competitive remuneration package that includes NFP salary packaging
Generous leave entitlements
A highly supportive workplace culture with a genuine passion for continuous improvement and excellence