Role overview
Clinical
• Assessment, diagnosis of children and young people presenting with communication and/or feeding disorders.
• Plans and provides high level speech pathology services to clients through individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth, home programs and school programs for children.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of therapy programs and services.
• Identifies and documents client goals, evaluate progress and plan re-evaluation.
• Consults with family, school and other relevant stakeholders regarding assessment, diagnosis and management, including for clients with complex needs.
• Provides clinical support and guidance to members of the Speech Pathology and multidisciplinary allied health team.
• Provides appropriate programming and supervision to allied health assistants as required.
• Participates in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programs.
• Develops and maintains resources for client management (e.g. programs).
• Initiates and participates in quality improvement in consultation with line manager to evaluate service delivery and meet customer needs.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Administration
• Maintains own calendar and client database.
• Maintains client information in accordance with organisational, professional and the National Disability Insurance Scheme requirements.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
Education/Training
• Develops, prepares and presents training for staff in relation to speech pathology interventions.
• Develops resources and programs for the use of other staff in areas of expertise.
• Assists with supervision and development of students and colleagues.
• Engages in continued professional development/education and ensures continued eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Participates in performance planning and performance reviews.
Other
• Performs duties in accordance with organisational Policies and Procedures.
• Performs duties in line with the organisation’s, Speech Pathology Australia’s (SPA) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s Codes of Conduct.
• Performs duties in line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) and Disability Services Act (1993).
• Performs duties in accordance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Legislation.
• Conducts duties in a manner that is ethical and promotes a positive image of Connect Paediatric Therapy Services.
• Delivers outreach services as required.
• Performs other duties as directed.
