Speech Pathologist
Senior Speech Pathologist
Healthscope is a leading private provider of integrated health services in Australia. We are focused on providing exceptional services to our customers in our private hospitals, pathology services and medical centres throughout the country. We also operate an expanding network of pathology services in New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam
The position is responsible for:
· To provide high quality Speech Pathology services to inpatients and day patients.
· To participate in Speech Pathology dept, program and hospital-wide activities to improve the quality and efficiency of services offered.
Key Responsibilities –
· Orientation of new staff to the clinical area
· Provision of informal education for staff
· Provide supervision, mentorship and ensure a learning experience for Speech Pathology / Students within the Speech Pathology Dept will be effectively supervised to facilitate a positive learning experience.
· Orientation of students to hospital layout and introduction to staff and patients
· Supervision of student behaviour, treatment of patients, documentation, and staff interactions.
· Education of students and coordination of timetable, visits with other professionals etc
· Regular meetings with students and completion of formal assessment
· Ensure completion of consent forms by patients whom student sees.
· Human Resource related administrative processes will be adhered to
· Correct completion of timesheet by midday on last Friday of pay period
· Daily entering of activity statistics and timesheet
· Participation in annual performance appraisal and 6 monthly performance reviews.
· Completion of leave forms and sick certificates in adherence with hospital policy
· Staff will be aware of Hospital and Healthscope policies and Speech Pathology specific policies
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. 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.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
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.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications Close: 24th January 2025