Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Job no: 952635 Work type: Full time Located in: Adelaide Metro Northern Categories: Allied and Scientific Health Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Modbury Hospital & Lyell McEwin Hospital Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division (ACRPC) Salary: $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHP1 Salary: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHP2 Ongoing Full-Time & Temporary Contracts available (Multiple Positions) About the Role: We are looking for dedicated Speech Pathologists to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) and make a genuine difference to patients navigating aged care and rehabilitation in Adelaide's northern suburbs. You will work within a collaborative allied health team to deliver evidence-based speech pathology services across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of communication and swallowing disorders Developing and implementing individualised management plans in partnership with patients, families, and the broader multidisciplinary team Providing clinical education and guidance to nursing and allied health colleagues on dysphagia management and communication strategies Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health standards Opportunities are available across a range of settings within the Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division (ACRPC). As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of services, supporting your professional development, broadening your skills and experience, and enjoying variety in your day-to-day work. You will be part of a large and supportive Speech Pathology team who service the following areas: Inpatient Rehabilitation: three rehabilitation wards at Modbury Hospital Day Rehabilitation Service: outpatient rehabilitation located in the SpARC building, adjacent to Modbury Hospital Rehabilitation in the Home: community rehabilitation with offices located adjacent to Modbury Hospital Inpatient Geriatrics: two wards at Modbury Hospital Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE): located at Lyell McEwin Hospital Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH): located adjacent to Lyell McEwin Hospital Older Adults Supportive Interim Stay (OASIS) unit: located at Lyell McEwin Hospital What You Will Bring Demonstrated clinical experience in dysphagia assessment and management, including videofluoroscopy or FEES where applicable Experience working with aged care or rehabilitation patient populations Sound knowledge of SA Health or Local Health Network clinical governance frameworks and documentation requirements Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with patients, carers, and colleagues A current driver's licence, as service delivery may extend across NALHN sites Willingness to work across clinical rotations including a 7-day roster and ability to adapt to varied clinical environments To be eligible for this position, you must have an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia. About You: 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) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide. NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community. Our 300-plus Allied Health professionals play an integral role in multidisciplinary teams delivering outstanding care to patients across our acute, subacute and hospital avoidance services. At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows. At NALHN, we have a strong commitment to providing a clinically interesting professional experience, with structured and supportive education and professional development, and career progression pathways. Some feedback from current employees about working as Allied Health Professionals in NALHN includes: "My favourite part about working in NALHN is the close working relationships we have across Allied Health to optimise patient care." "I feel like I'm part of a growing and developing service." "I love the great team dynamic and the culture of learning and support." Our Local Health Network Sites and Services: NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home-based services across multiple sites in Adelaide's north and north-eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services. Lyell McEwin Hospital-the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services. Modbury Hospital-a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care. Mental Health Services-adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings. Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services-provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites. Primary Health Care Services-including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains. 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. Incremental wage increases in-line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations. 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 applica Click here for more details: https://www.medicaljobsaustralia.com/jobs/2731202/