Paediatric Speech Pathologist – Remote in Parkes

We are looking for a Telehealth Speech Pathologist to join our wonderful team. Picture this: it’s 9am and you’ve just sat down with a hot cup of tea at your desk at home. Your dishwasher and washing machine are humming away in the background. You open up your computer and get ready for your first client. Meanwhile, in rural Australia, your client is logging on to their appointment with you virtually, with the support of an Allied Health Assistant on the ground in person. They’re there to help you with tech set-up, client reassurance and client engagement.

After connecting with your client from the comfort of your own home, it's then time to jump on a call with one of your colleagues, such as an Occupational Therapist, to discuss a mutual client. You are making a difference in the lives of rural communities all whilst working from home - no travel costs, no commuting, and best of all, no barriers! You have a flexible working arrangement. You are in charge of choosing your own hours and working days so there is never any need to ask permission to go to your kids' school concert. You also have access to unlimited support from a beautiful team of three other Speech Pathologists, plus a wider team of multidisciplinary therapists.

As a remote team member, you may also visit our primary clinical location in Parkes, New South Wales with paid travel and accommodation costs. Attend one of our quarterly team professional development days, or take the opportunity to complete a block of face-to-face therapy appointments with your clients whilst in town.

Kerin Health is seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and innovative team, providing high-quality therapeutic services to children in rural Australia through Telehealth. This unique opportunity allows you to work remotely while supporting and making a difference in the lives of little clients and families in rural areas. You will collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, including Key Workers and Allied Health Assistants, to provide comprehensive care and interventions.

If you are passionate about rural healthcare and making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of families in rural Australia, join our team of dedicated professionals and help shape the future of speech therapy in remote communities. This role is a Paediatric client caseload and requires a minimum of 3 years experience.

The Benefits:

• The power to choose your employment type. Want to work full time? No worries! Part-time? Sure! More interested in a contractor role? You got it!
• Full Admin team for your support! Printing, filing, confirming appointments, client liaison are just a few of the things that our friendly admin team are here to take off your workload.
• Annual wellness budget - $500 per annum to spend toward any service provided by our business.
• Paid professional development. Got a course you want to attend or a skill you wish to learn? We love to support our team to be their best selves and are always open to conversations about paid professional development.
• A genuinely supportive team of multidisciplinary therapists to work alongside, lean on and learn from.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality speech therapy services to a diverse range of clients via Telehealth platforms, using a combination of videoconferencing, virtual activities, and other digital tools.
• Conduct thorough assessments of clients referred to the service via Telehealth, utilising a range of assessment tools.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques.
• Collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and integrated care for clients.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate client’s progress towards established goals, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and emerging trends in speech therapy, Telehealth, and related fields.
• Educate and empower parents and caregivers about their child's speech therapy goals, intervention strategies, and home-based activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Current registration and licensure as a Speech Pathology in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of Speech Pathology theories and practices.
• Familiarity with Telehealth platforms and technology.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills, including time management and documentation.
• Experience working with paediatric populations, preferably in a rural or remote setting.

About Kerin Health:

Providing exceptional healthcare to rural communities is our mission here at Kerin Health. Since 2016, our business has expanded exponentially to a varied multi-disciplinary team of health professionals to support the needs of our local Central West communities in New South Wales. Our brand new clinical space located in Parkes, NSW, boasts multiple fitted out clinic rooms, a fully operating gym, an early intervention space, and sensory outdoor playground.

If you would like to learn more about working with us, we can set you up with a call with one of our therapists so that you can ask any questions that you may have about what it’s truly like to work at Kerin Health.

Ready to apply for the remote role of your dreams? To apply for this role, please send your resume and cover letter to rachel@kerinhealth.com.au Alternatively, if you would like to learn more about this role, please contact our reception on 0437 749 746.