Alfred Health
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.
1. Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week)
2. Speech Pathologist, Grade 2 (VW1-VW4)
3. Salary Range: $86,730 - $99,700 pro rata
4. Location: Caulfield Hospital - Caulfield Community Health Service
5. Great Staff Benefits!
Department
The Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) is co-located on the Caulfield Hospital site, and provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community, home or via Telehealth.
Position Summary
The Speech Pathology position will sit within the Adult Health team and you will:
6. Provide assessment and treatment of clients presenting with cognitive, communication and swallowing difficulties, including completion of video fluoroscopies
7. Provision of both individual and group treatment sessions (e.g. mens communication group)
8. Develop and implement person centred care plans
9. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to client support
10. Have a sound understanding of, and sensitivity to, the support needs of older people living at home, and their carers/significant others, including diversity of needs
11. Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate, facilitate and communicate client treatment and outcomes
Qualifications / Experience Required
12. Degree in Speech Pathology
13. Eligibility for membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia
14. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Speech Pathology within subacute and community settings, including completion of video fluroscopies.
15. Current Victorian drivers licence
Staff Benefits
16. Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
17. Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
18. Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
19. Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
20. Access to health and wellbeing incentives
21. Discounted health insurance