Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
Core
Deliver evidence-based speech pathology services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
Role type
Clinical Speech Pathologist (Aged Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care)
Builds
Individualized management plans for dysphagia and communication disorders
Domain
Healthcare (Aged Care, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care)
Required skills
Dysphagia assessment and management, Videofluoroscopy or FEES, Clinical governance frameworks, Multidisciplinary team collaboration, Clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with aged care or rehabilitation populations, Driver's licence, Willingness to work 7-day roster
Technologies
Videofluoroscopy, FEES
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of communication and swallowing disorders, Develop and implement individualised management plans, Provide clinical education to nursing and allied health colleagues, Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC