Speech Pathologist - Grade 2
Speech Pathologist - Grade 2
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Job Description
We currently have an opportunity for a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist available at Epworth Geelong based in Waurn Ponds. This is a 12 month fixed term part time role 0.9
We are also open to casual speech pathologist applications please specify in your cover letter which role you are applying for.
This role offers the opportunity to assess manage and provide clientcentred intervention to Epworth patients experiencing swallowing and communication impairments in a hospital setting.
You will make an impact with your:
- Ability to assess and evaluate patients in relation to communication and swallowing abilities and upon diagnosis determine appropriate treatment
- Strong knowledge within the assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders and how these can have a direct impact on a patients overall health and quality of life.
- Ability to provide evidencebased patientcentred care
- Ability to work collaboratively and confidently within the multidisciplinary team
- Strong timemanagement problem solving and prioritisation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Hold a Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent degree
- Be eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Demonstrate relevant hospital experience preferred
- Present with experience in tracheostomy management preferred
- Be experienced in administering and interpreting Videofluoroscopy Assessments.
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of worldclass health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors nurses allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design cuttingedge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.
Additional Information :
At Epworth its a community. Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this you will have access to:
- Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pretax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
- Discounted private health insurance
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
Enquire/ Apply
Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information refer to the attached position description or contact or phone 0.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
