South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team in St George.
Join us in building better health in the bush! Job details Position status
Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type
Position type Full-time
Occupational group
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification
Classification HP4
Workplace Location
Workplace Location South West Qld
Job ad reference
Job ad reference QLD/SW558421
Closing date 29-Apr-2024
Fortnightly salary
Fortnightly salary $4769.60 - $5132.40
Job duration
Job duration for 12 months with possibility of extension
The Speech Pathologist – Senior is a senior allied health professional and who uses high-level clinical skills and expertise, to provide evidenced base coordinated care across the broad continuum of health care, spanning paediatric (neo-natal to preschool age) and adult patients (including acute care and rehabilitation).
You will provide leadership in clinical decision making to give and/or coordinate care, handling a complex caseload. You will contribute to strategic service development and improvement, research within a rural multidisciplinary team and provide clinical practice supervision and support to other Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and students.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.
What we can do for you Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution! Opportunities to progress your career and scope of practice! People focused role which allows you to give back to the community! South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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