Speech Pathologist - Grade 1 (Midland Public)

Your role at St John of God Midland Public Hospital involves joining a team covering all wards including stroke and rehab, ICU-CCU, general medical, surgical, mental health, emergency and outpatients. The ability to independently apply clinical skills in dysphagia and communication disorders, manage a changing caseload, and provide accurate handover is essential for delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Working within a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients every day. Supported by experienced colleagues, you'll gain valuable experience across a broad and varied caseload while ensuring your practice aligns with Speech Pathology Australia Professional Standards and St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.

The Position:

• Assessment of patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Development of individual treatment and therapy programs (with long and short term goals).
• Complete clinical documentation and undertake administrative tasks as required.
• Actively prioritise own caseload including participating in relevant clinical review meetings and case conferences.
• Support and liaise with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care.
• Educate patients-carers in assessment, treatment and post discharge management.
• Promote professional values and ethics in clinical practice and participate in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice.
• Participate in evidence-based clinical research activities where required.
• Supervise and support Allied Health Assistants and students to deliver effective services as per the Speech Pathology Australia recommendations.

Position Requirements for the Role:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Sound clinical knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients using evidence-based speech pathology practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and coordinate a diverse caseload.

Salary: $88,501 to $124,464 (pro rata for part-time) plus 12% superannuation. Casual Rate: $55.81 to $78.48 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation. Casual, fixed term and potential future permanent roles available.

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. For enquiries contact Simone Dempster, Speech Pathology Manager on Ph: (08) 94624***. Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care.