Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care (Multiple Positions)Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital – Modbury and Elizabeth ValeSalary: AHP1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata)/ AHP2 - $88,295 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits (Multiple Positions)Ongoing Part-Time: working 26.25 hours per weekTemporary Part-Time: working 22.5 hours per week, up to 31 August 2025About the Role:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Speech Pathologists to join the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division to contribute to the well-being of our community.The Speech Pathologist will join a growing Speech Pathology team providing a service across Rehabilitation and Geriatrics, with the opportunity to rotate work areas over time to build skill and ensure variety.Areas of work within Rehabilitation include:Three inpatient rehabilitation wards at Modbury HospitalRehabilitation in the Home (RITH)Day Rehabilitation Service based in the Specialist Ambulatory Rehabilitation Centre adjacent to Modbury HospitalAreas of work within Geriatrics include:Inpatient Geriatric Rehabilitation ward based at Modbury HospitalGeriatric Evaluation Management unit based at Modbury HospitalGeriatrics in the Home (GITH)The Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) ward based at Lyell McEwin HospitalNorthern Reablement & Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH) based in the HEALTHIA Residential Aged Care Facility adjacent to Lyell McEwin HospitalOlder Persons Emergency Review and Assessment Service (OPERA) based in the Playford Health HubIn this role you may also be required to be part of the rotational weekend roster.As a Speech Pathologist in Aged Care, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care, you will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalised treatment plans, empowering patients to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.Your responsibilities will include:Conducting comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessmentsDeveloping and implementing evidence-based treatment plansProviding education and support to patients, families, and caregiversCollaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated careMinimum Requirements:To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.About You:Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.Exceptional communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential.This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.About Us:The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.Benefits of working at NALHN:From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.Check(s):DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is: Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 882043Enquiries:A/Senior ManagerPhone: (08) 7321 4***E-mail: ****** Closing Date:8 November 2024 – 11.55PMRole Description:882043 - Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care (Multiple Positions) - AHP1 - role description.pdf882043 - Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care (Multiple Positions) - AHP2 - role description.pdf
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