Paediatric Speech Therapist
Full-time, Part-time or Contract
$75,000 - $120,000 (depending on experience)
Why work for The Therapy Place:
- We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team in Vermont, Melbourne.
- Purpose built multi-disciplinary therapy centre including warehouse sized gym.
- Experienced supportive team
- Supported professional development.
- Clinical supervision program.
- No late nights or weekends.
- Dedicated administration support.
- Fun team with lots of get togethers outside of work.
- Interesting and varied caseload
- Opportunity for growth as a therapist in our feeding team
About us
The Therapy Place is a private paediatric practice. Our client base ranges in age from 0-18 years with a wide variety of developmental needs. We are a multi-disciplinary clinic consisting of speech therapists, occupational therapists and dietitians who pride ourselves on putting our families first. Our two AHA’s support therapy staff with making resources and assisting in sessions. We also have a great administration team to support with payments, phone calls and bookings. Our warehouse space has been turned into a gigantic sensory/therapy gym which all therapists make use of.
We are looking for an additional paediatric speech therapist to join our speech team on a full-time or part-time basis. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and we have an extensive graduate training program with weekly supervision and a reduced case load. Opportunities for immediate start as an AHA with flexible hours until graduation!
Meet the Therapy Place Team
Here’s what some of the team have told us:
- “I enjoy working in such a supportive team, and I like that we work with both OT’s and dietitians”
- “I like the supervision here, my supervisor is supportive. I like the range of clients we see.”
- “The team is extremely friendly and supportive and there is a great work-life balance.”
- “We have a realistic targets, which is great.”
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and identify language and communication needs including articulation, language, literacy and delays in learning.
- Devise and deliver treatment strategies over telehealth and face to face, including home/school programs and work within individual therapy or group sessions in consultation with multidisciplinary teams.
- Work in a variety of settings including clinic, schools, kindergarten/childcare and home visits.
- Liaise with other professionals involved in each child’s care.
- Writing reports for a variety of audiences including NDIS, schools and families.
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent.
- Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Eligible for Medicare registration.
- Ability to work independently and seek support where necessary.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Current driver’s license and own car.
- Working with Children’s Check and police check.
- Passion for working with children and families and having fun!
- Willing to develop skills in a broad range of areas.
- Preparedness to engage in team building events.
Let’s have a conversation today! Full and part time opportunities available. We are known for our family-friendly, flexible approach. Let’s talk!
Contact our office on (03) 9872 5281 or email Stephanie Hodge (director) stephanie@thetherapyplace.com.au