Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education.
We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
Permanent Part Time Position (20hrs per week) Speech Pathologists Grade 3 Year 1-4 (VW6-VW9) Located at Caulfield Hospital - Community Rehabilitation Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our supportive team while expanding your clinical expertise and supporting the community.
About the Team Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program provides Home and Centre Based rehabilitation as well as Falls Clinic services.
The service's focus is on the provision of goal-directed, community-based rehabilitation for clients following injury or hospitalisation.
The Community Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, a neuropsychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctors, community health nurses, pharmacists and social workers.
About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grade 3 Speech Pathologist to join our growing Community Rehabilitation team.
As a Speech Pathologist within the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will provide excellent client-centred rehabilitation services to clients both in their homes and at our rehabilitation centre.
The clinical caseload is varied creating a fantastic opportunity to further develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses.
Another focus of this position will be to provide professional leadership to Speech Pathology staff working within Community Rehabilitation Program, including involvement with service development and quality improvement.
Experience Required Minimum seven years of clinical experience Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team Capacity to develop innovative service models and programs in the provision of Speech Pathology services Demonstrated ability to provide high level teaching, training and supervision to staff and students Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of continuous quality improvement Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in the areas of neurology and gerontology Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position Qualifications Required Essential Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia Current Victorian drivers license Desirable Post Graduate qualifications in speech pathology, public health, management or other relevant area.
Staff Benefits Regular clinical and operational supervision Opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge Access to a range of professional development activities through both Community Rehabilitation Program and the Speech Pathology Department Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing Flexible Heath Insurance coverage On-site car & bike parking opportunities Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred Child Care Services at The Alfred Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking For enquiries regarding this position, please contact David Harrower (Acting Manager CRP) on 0419 770 237 or ****** Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Tuesday 15th October 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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