Speech Pathologist Grade 3

We currently have an opportunity for a Grade 3 Speech Pathologist available at Epworth Geelong based in Waurn Ponds. This is a permanent part time role working 22.8 hours per week.

This role offers the opportunity to assess manage and provide client-centred 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
• Leading and participating in the supervision of Grade 2 and Casual Speech Pathologists AHAs and students
• 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 evidence-based patient-centred care
• Ability to work collaboratively and confidently within the multidisciplinary team
• Strong time-management problem solving and prioritisation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Extensive clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist (minimum 7 years experience)
• Experience in administering and interpreting Swallowing Video Fluoroscopy
• Relevant experience in a hospital rehabilitation or community setting
• Present with experience in tracheostomy management (preferred)
• Experience in administering and interpreting Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (preferred)

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of world-class 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 cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications :

• Hold a Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent degree
• Be eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and participation in the Professional Self-Regulation (PSR) program

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

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 addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03).

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Dont waitthis role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now weve over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

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 :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time