Job Type: Temporary position | Part time positionJob DescriptionMedicalJobsAustralia.com $1000 Sign on & $1500 Retention bonus.Flexible work-hours, close-knit team and supportive culture.Adult-servicing speech pathologist with interest in dysphagia, communication, ageing, dementia and neurological disorders.Your opportunity:Opportunity for an adult-servicing Speech Pathologist to join our team of mobile clinicians.Dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention for adults living in residential aged care and the community.Casual position supporting residential aged care homes in Townsville.Open to PPT (including provision of support to Plena Speech Pathology's Telehealth Clinic).Open to recent graduates and experienced clinicians.Responsibilities:Reporting to your state-based Speech Pathology Team Leader, you will provide high-quality mobile Speech Pathology services to adults living in residential aged care facilities and the local community.We support adults living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke, progressive neurological disorders and ageing-related decline.You will have access to extensive resources alongside internal clinical supervision.You will have opportunities to attend internal and external workshops as well as $500 to attend professional development programs of your interest.Your responsibilities will include:Managing your calendar of appointments – we're a flexible workplace, so you can choose the work hours and locations that suit you.Assessing and diagnosing your clients' swallowing and communication difficulties.Potential for national travel to support clients in regional locations.Provision of telehealth-based dysphagia and/or communication assessment and intervention.Liaison with our close-knit national team of Speech Pathologists.Advocating for support for clients with communication difficulties.Working closely with organisational staff, support coordinators and your Plena colleagues to ensure optimum care needs are met.Providing consultative and educational support to clients, their families and colleagues.Who we are:With over 20 years' experience, Plena Healthcare is Australia's leading national allied health provider to the aged care, community and disability sectors.Our closely-connected team of Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Podiatrists are passionate about the care they provide to clients.They are at the centre of everything we do.Plena is a values-led organisation; we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, and we listen and connect.Your career with Plena:In addition to a close team environment and competitive salary (reviewed yearly), Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key!You choose the hours you want to work, set your schedule and manage your day in a way that works for you.We support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients.Minimum Requirements:To support our clients, you will need a professional qualification in Speech Pathology with an active membership of Speech Pathology Australia.You will be required to travel, so having a driver's license and a reliable form of transport will be critical.Plena Perks:When joining our Plena Healthcare community, you will also unlock a multitude of Plena Perks:Work-life balance, flexible working hours and management of your schedule.Shine Days – up to two extra days off per year to say thanks for all you do!Industry-leading professional development program equivalent to $500 annually.Regular full-day internal professional development sessions with the national team.1:1 internal supervision – hours dependent on your level of experience.Health Kick - $150 annual budget to spend on your fitness and well-being.Shine Awards – we love our people & we love rewarding outstanding achievements.Treasure Chest Fund - We like to spread joy.We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients.$3000 Refer a friend bonus – sharing is caring!We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace.We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.Click here to Apply now ?Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys.If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr