Speech Pathologist

·       Part time role – 1 day a week

·       Work life balance

·       Discounted meals and parking

Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist looking for a rewarding place to work?

Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Health team on a part time basis one day a week.

This opportunity will see you work across a diverse mix of inpatient rehabilitation cases including medical, orthopaedic, neurological, reconditioning and geriatric patients. You may also care for acute inpatients, day rehabilitation and cardiac rehab.

As a Speech Pathologist, you will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient services and exceptional patient care. 

About us

Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 340-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.

With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.

Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare

Your duties will include

·       Provision of speech pathology assessment

·       Treatment and discharge planning for acute hospital inpatients as well as rehabilitation inpatients and day patients

·       Clinical documentation and report writing are to be of the highest standard.

·       Compliance with hospital policy and procedure.

·       Participation in audits and service improvement activities is also required

Essential Criteria:

·         A degree in Speech Pathology

·         Previous acute hospital experience

·         Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia         

·         Exceptional time management and communication skills

·         Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

·         Commitment to professional development

·         Video Fluoroscopy Swallow Study ( VFSS) and tracheostomy experience preferred but not essential

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 one of the largest national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

Benefits:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Gym Passport
• Maxxia reward Program
• Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
• EAP Services

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.

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out recruitment@healthscope.com.au

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, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.