Speech Pathologist | Casual
Core
Provide care to patients across Oncology, Stroke, Surgical, ICU, General Medical and Rehabilitation wards by screening, assessing, diagnosing speech, communication and swallowing disorders, and delivering evidence-based interventions.
Role type
Speech Pathologist (Casual)
Builds
Patient care interventions for communication and swallowing disorders
Domain
Healthcare / Allied Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Speech therapy care, screening, assessments, diagnosis, interventions for communication and swallowing disorders, instrumental dysphagia assessments (FEES), evidence-based practice, professional development
Preferred skills
FEES and/or VFSS experience, SPA membership, verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, adaptability in fast-paced environments, independent professional judgement
Technologies
FEES, VFSS
Responsibilities
Screen, assess and diagnose speech, communication and swallowing disorders; deliver evidence-based, patient-centred interventions; utilize instrumental dysphagia assessments when indicated; work within a multidisciplinary team and independently
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC