Speech Pathologist
Core
Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan for individuals with developmental, neurological, or acquired conditions.
Role type
Clinical Speech Pathologist
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and evidence-based interventions
Domain
Healthcare, disability, and education
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, dysphagia assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Paediatric or adult caseload experience, NDIS or early intervention experience, advanced practitioner or leadership experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders; Develop and implement individualized, goal-oriented therapy plans; Deliver evidence-based interventions for paediatric and adult clients; Manage dysphagia assessments and swallowing therapy; Provide therapy across hospitals, rehabilitation, disability services, schools, aged care, or community clinics; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, OTs, physiotherapists, psychologists, and educators; Educate patients, families, and carers on therapy strategies and care plans; Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with organisational and regulatory standards; Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives; Adhere to ethical standards, client safety, and infection control policies
Seniority
Mid to Senior level, depending on experience