Adult Speech Pathologist

Director and Principal Speech Pathologist Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology

Remuneration: 75k-120k+super+bonus PD

About Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology:

Vision: Effective communication, safe swallowing & positive mealtime experiences for all.

Purpose: To support clients and families to optimise communication and swallowing throughout their life.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Adult Speech Pathologist to join a highly regarded private practice servicing adults and children in stunning Port Macquarie. We offer versatile service delivery options and quality care for adults including specialised voice assessment and treatment, FEES clinics, VFSS clinics, group therapy, education and more. At HM Speech, we operate as a team with shared ideas and values, created by our team collaboratively.

We are seeking an adult speech pathologist (prior experience preferable) to join our team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provision of services at Port Macquarie Private Hospital in acute & rehabilitation wards, Residential Aged Care Facilities, one-on-one therapy in clinic, home visits, Telehealth, communication partner training (CPT) and education.
• Provision of high-quality evidence-based assessment and treatment across a broad clinical range of practice including dysarthria, aphasia, dysphagia, voice, multimodal/AAC, VFSS & dyspraxia.
• Working with clients and their families to set goals and develop intervention plans.
• Providing comprehensive, functional and detailed reports to clients and relevant professionals.
• Collaboration with other professionals including GP's, Specialists, Support Workers & Psychologists.
• Outreach to our surrounding areas may be required.
• The opportunity may arise for supervision & support to junior staff members or students, depending on candidate's experience.

• Start-up incentive of $2,000, committing to at least 12 months with us.
• Up to $10,000/year Professional Development allowance through The Rural Doctors Network Health Workforce Scholarship Program.
• Competitive remuneration in accordance with the NSW Health Professionals Award.
• 12% superannuation.
• Reimbursement for kilometres travelled.
• Paid leave for attendance at PD calculated pro-rata with hours worked.

Growth: Your growth is prioritised. If there is a clinical area you are passionate about, we will support you to excel in this area to develop your skillset. This role is especially exciting for advanced adult clinical skills progression. Want to up-skill in FEES practice or VFSS? We've got you covered.

• You will receive quarantined supervision.
• We conduct monthly EBP/case conference chats for clinicians to present a complex client for debriefing or latest evidence.
• We hold bi-monthly meetings for both adult and paediatric clinicians to discuss operational and clinical related topics.
• We hold quarterly culture & engagement meetings where clinicians have an open forum opportunity to raise concerns and make suggestions for improvements.

We have full admin support, so clinicians can focus solely on their clinical work.

We have a fabulous new clinic in the heart of Port Macquarie's medical precinct. Our space is comfortable and inviting whilst providing close access to the private hospital and other medical professionals allowing ample opportunity for multidisciplinary practice.

We are a few minutes' walk from the town centre.

Our clinic is bright and colourful and newly decorated with comfortable furniture and plants.

We have private parking on-site.

We are a group of hard working, passionate speech pathologists. We love working together as a team that values staff health and well-being as part of our progressive and inclusive workplace culture. We have regular social outings together and other team-based activities. Annual team planning day. Team meetings are inclusive and collaborative.

Flexibility: Prefer that early morning yoga class? Choose your own hours across the week and schedule an ADO for work-life balance. Provide services in clinic, at home, in groups or individually. Your caseload is YOURS to develop & control.

We have sooooo much, but here is a brief list of some of our items:

• Several therapy & training subscriptions (e.g. Honeycomb, Adult Speech Therapy, MBSImP, Everyday Speech, Twinkl, MedSLP Collective)
• Sound Level Meters
• Laptops & large monitor screens
• An abundance of activities for therapy
• Dysphagia products and equipment
• Several assessment tools(including PALPA, Sydney Language Battery, Montreal Protocol for the Evaluation of Communication Manual, La Trobe Communication Questionnaire and more)
• Larynx & oropharynx anatomical models

Please send your application to Carly oncarly@hmspeech.com.au and include the following:

• A cover letter no longer than 1 page in length telling us about yourself
• Brief (no longer than 2 pages) response to 'The Position' outlining your suitability to the position
• CV with valid references

To discuss this position, you can contact Carly on 02 7238 9050.

Head to our website to check us out at https://www.hmspeech.com.au/recruitment

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia