Speech Pathologist (Virtual Clinic)

CASUAL OPPORTUNITIES


Our multidisciplinary virtual health service is rapidly expanding. Are you a skilled Speech Pathologist with the passion to support rural communities access equal care services? Apply today, to be a part of the solution!


The Company

iAgeHealth is an innovative solution developed by Clinicians in Aged Care, who recognised rural communities fail to have adequate access to multidisciplinary clinical care in a timely manner. Our platform has been designed to harness the latest technological advances and tools to improve access to such crucial health services for older Australians living in regional, rural and remote communities.


With diagnostic tools offering live data to clinicians, this role enables you to provide professional care advice from anywhere, at any time. Our Clinicians and Allied Health professionals work on rotating rosters to support a 24/7 service model. Due to the demand of iAgeHealth, our team is expanding and we are welcoming new professionals to be a part of the solution elderly residents need in our rural communities.


About the Role

Reporting to the iAgeHealth Manager your role involves providing speech pathology services via telehealth to improve a person's quality of life by using a variety of treatments to alleviate issues and restore function or, in the case of permanent injury or disease, to lessen the effects of any dysfunction.


You will be responsible for ensuring clients have access to high quality speech pathology services which focus on assessment, goal setting and treatment plan creation and intervention, to ensure the best possible outcomes are reached and maintained via the iAgeHealth telehealth platform. Strengthened by an integrated and supportive multidisciplinary team approach (e.g. registered nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitian team members) you will be encouraged to provide residents with person-specific and individualised care.


About You

Essential

A Bachelor or Masters of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent
Registration with Speech Pathology Australia
Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical based speech pathology treatment
Demonstrated knowledge of broad client needs, particularly ageing clients
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
High level of autonomy and time management excellence
Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and solution focused workstyle
Confident computer literacy skills, and ability to learn new systems
Affinity to maintaining professional knowledge and skills to provide superior speech pathology services
Desirable

Demonstrated success working within an aged care setting, or supporting elderly clients
Previous experience working in a telehealth setting
Working knowledge of residential aged care environments
What’s in it for you:

Competitive pay rate + super + employee perks
Salary packaging (up to $18,+00 net) to increase your take home pay
Access to Blue Light Card (Retail Discounts)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Influenza Program
Access to Scholarship Programs Professional Development
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McLean Care is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes the right to feel safe, be valued and heard. Creating a culture that celebrates the diverse voices of our people which connects us closer to our residents, clients and the communities we serve, because we believe change starts with us.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, be willing to undertake a criminal record check and NDIS Check in accordance with the requirements of the Aged Care Act 1++7. Read more