Paediatric Speech Pathologist - HealthcareLink Support

Job Title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Clinic Based - Sydney NSW

Working Hours: Full Time

Salary Offer: Competitive Salary Offer + CPD Allowance + Benefits

Job Location: Lane Cove NSW

About the company:

Our client is a specialized pediatric therapy clinic focusing on physical and movement-based goals for children aged 0-18 with complex disabilities and developmental delays. They primarily serve NDIS clients and offer a range of therapies, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and feeding therapy.

With a strong international presence, our client has been operating for over 16 years and has clinics in the USA, UK, and Australia. They are known for their intensive therapy model, which involves three-week intensive blocks, allowing for significant progress and strong therapist-client relationships.

Our client offers comprehensive training and induction programs for new therapists, ensuring a gradual and supportive transition. They also integrate specialized services and modalities, such as IMOT, Spidercage, Neurosuit, and DMI, which are not commonly available at other clinics.

About the role:

Are you a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about helping children reach their full potential? As a paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in helping children overcome a wide range of communication and feeding challenges. You will work closely with children and their families to develop individualized treatment plans and implement effective therapy techniques.

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech, language, and feeding difficulties.
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's specific needs and goals.
• Therapy Delivery: Implement a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques, including oral motor exercises, articulation therapy, language therapy, social skills training, and feeding therapy.
• Family Education and Counseling: Provide guidance and support to families regarding communication strategies, home practice activities, and adaptive equipment.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and special education teachers, to ensure a comprehensive approach to child development.
• AAC Implementation: Provide expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and strategies, considering each child's unique needs and abilities.

Benefits:

• Supportive Team: Friendly, experienced, and multidisciplinary team.
• Diverse Caseload: Exposure to a variety of complex and interesting cases.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for promotion, international work (LEAD program), and domestic travel (AWAY program).
• Professional Development: Mentoring, ongoing training (GROW program), and innovation program (HATCH).
• Structured Support: Regular supervision, team meetings, and specialized training.
• Work-Life Balance: 38-hour workweek, administrative support, and wellness benefits.
• Employee Benefits: Wellness vouchers, social events, recognition programs, maternity leave, and bonuses.

Essential criteria:

• Bachelors of higher degree in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience working with pediatric populations, preferably with children with complex communication needs.
• Strong clinical skills, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for working with children and their families.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and current trends in pediatric speech-language pathology.

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