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About the Role

Be part of a collaborative, passionate & professional Allied Health team at NSW’s largest private hospital, working 3-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess and diagnose speech, communication and swallowing disorders.
• Implement patient-centred interventions.
• Care for patients across Oncology, Stroke, Surgical, ICU, General Medical & Rehabilitation wards.
• Participate in a rotating roster for on-call Saturdays (normally once per month).

Requirements

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with relevant experience in a hospital acute care & rehabilitation setting.
• Strong clinical skills in patient-centred speech therapy care that is evidence-based.
• Proficiency in screening, assessments, diagnosis, and interventions using safe and current techniques for communication and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to utilize instrumental dysphagia assessments, including FEES, when indicated.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with SPA.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly, can-do, positive attitude.
• Desire to go ‘above and beyond’ when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Proven experience thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Ability to be collaborative and adaptable.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidence working alone and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to take initiative and employ independent professional judgement.

Skills

• Speech, communication and swallowing assessments and interventions.
• FEES and/or VFSS (desirable).

Location

• NSW

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced Speech Pathologist

Education Level

• Qualified Speech Pathologist

Salary/Compensations

• Up to $71/hr (incl super)

Benefits

• Salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay (NFP tax reduction benefits).
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport.
• On-campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and hairdresser.

About the Company

• Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) is NSW’s largest private hospital, founded in 1903.
• Owned and operated by Adventist HealthCare, which also owns and operates San Day Surgery and Hornsby.
• Proudly faith-based with a history of industry pioneering in research and delivering superior patient care.
• A not-for-profit organization that reinvests in cutting-edge technology and facilities.
• Dedicated team of 2400+ staff members.