Speech Therapist - Healthscope

The role

As a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you would be responsible for the provision of acute assessment and management of adult inpatients with communication and swallowing disorders.

About the hospital

Located in Wantirna, Knox Private Hospital is a fully accredited tertiary facility with over 250 beds, providing Emergency Services, Intensive Care and Cardiac Services, including two twenty-four-hour Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.

The hospital has 13 theatres, which offer a broad range of specialties including Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Robotics, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Urology, Laparoscopic, Colorectal, Vascular and General Surgery.

Specialised wards include two orthopaedic wards, two cardiac and dedicated medical and specialty surgical wards.

About the role

Are you an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist looking to join a dynamic Allied Health team on a casual contract? The successful applicant will have the opportunity to experience a varied clinical caseload across the acute setting.

The Knox Private Hospital Speech Pathology team is committed to clinical excellence and patient centred care. The department provides a service to adults with communication and swallowing disorders across a board range of specialties, including but not limited to general medical, surgical, respiratory, neurological, cardiac, oncology and critical care.

As a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you would be responsible for the provision of acute assessment and management of adult inpatients with communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities Include :

• Assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in accordance with evidence-based practice
• Provision of counselling and education regarding communication and swallowing disorders to patients and families
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve shared goals
• Demonstrate professional, ethical and respectful behaviour and teamwork always in accordance with our core values and the Healthscope code of conduct.

Essential criteria

• A degree in Speech Pathology
• Previous acute hospital experience - Minimum of 1 year
• Membership to Speech Pathology Australia
• Video fluoroscopy and tracheostomy management experience is advantageous
• Exceptional time management and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care .

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together .

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives .

More Information : Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

Applications Close : 19 / 07 / 25

For Further Enquiries : Please contact the Healthscope Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@healthscope.com.au

To Apply : Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.