Speech Pathologist - Casual
Core
Rural generalist Speech Pathologist providing clinical services to adults and children with swallowing and communication difficulties via 1:1, groups, telehealth, and consultative modes.
Role type
Rehabilitation Speech Pathologist (Clinical)
Builds
Client-centred care plans and dysphagia management strategies for adults and children (0-18 years) in hospitals, nursing homes, and the community.
Domain
Healthcare / Allied Health / Speech Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dysphagia management, AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) support, paediatric feeding assessment, adult communication therapy (speech, language, voice), multi-disciplinary team collaboration, IDDSI standards implementation
Preferred skills
Rural/remote practice experience, professional development in speech pathology
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, AAC devices
Responsibilities
Deliver therapy to adults and children with swallowing and communication difficulties; support clients to access AAC; work with multi-disciplinary feeding teams; provide education and training to nursing home staff on dysphagia management and IDDSI standards.
Seniority
Casual, hands-on clinician