Speech Therapist

2 weeks ago

Nambour, Queensland, Australia Edmen Full time

About the Company
Backed by DCC Industry Group, Sound Solutions Therapy Services offer a wholistic approach to therapy, providing both Occupational and Speech Therapy services from one multi-disciplinary health care centre. They are passionate about improving communication, health and wellbeing for both children and adults and offer a range of therapy assisted programs within a home, office or community setting.

Perks and Benefits

  • Significant professional development budget is provided to ensure your continued growth
  • Professional development provided include the following programs:
    • Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale Assessment
    • It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words Programs
    • Paediatric Feeding, Dysphagia and more...
  • Supportive team environment and culture
  • Ongoing and regular supervision will be provided to ensure you always feel supported
  • Great work-life balance

About the Position
This part-time role will see you providing your expertise and services in our clinics and throughout the community. This caseload is extremely varied and includes a range of referrals for children and adults with neurological, sensory, and physical impairments, providing the opportunity for individualised case-loads designed to meet your experience and interests.

Responsibilities

  • Apply a high level of professional judgement and knowledge to provide a wide range of speech and language supports to adolescents and adults with a variety of needs;
  • Design intervention plans that are holistic, client-centred, and outcome-driven;
  • Provide support to and assisting clients, carers, and families with the implementation of intervention plans and programs;
  • Develop care plans and writing comprehensive reports based on advanced clinical understanding, application of various clinical assessments, and implementation of appropriate interventions to address prioritised needs;
  • Liaise with other health professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the client;
  • Educate family, carers, teachers etc on strategies to improve client's development and independence.

About You

  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
  • Current registration to Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or willing to obtain
  • Current driver's licence and access to own transport
  • Minimum of 2 years paid experience as a speech pathologist.
  • Current First Aid certificate and CPR or willing to obtain
  • Current and clear National Police Check certificate
  • Ability to self-motivate and self-manage, and a strong team ethic
  • Demonstrates knowledge of learning difficulties, sensory processing difficulties, and motor skills difficulties, and child development.
  • Compile and provide comprehensive reports and or intervention plans and programs
  • High level of commitment to customer service with advanced oral and written communication skills, and proficient computer skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Experience in Paediatric Speech Therapy is highly desirable but not essential

DCC Industry Group is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from CALD, LGBTQIA, women, and First Nations people to apply.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with both a Resume and a Cover Letter addressing how your skills and experience make you the right person for this position