Speech Pathologist

$75k-$120k base + bonus + car + tech / $90-$116 ph

Are you ready to innovate speech pathology and allied health with us?

Are you ready to unlock more freedom, celebration and satisfaction?

Quick overview

• Innovative SPs with adult neuro/disability experience wanted. Currently looking for new Speech Pathologists based in
  • Western and Northern Suburbs
  • South-East Suburbs and Bayside
  • Eastern Suburbs
  • Mornington Peninsula
• Adult focused practice with a focus on making strong connections with the people we support and providing services with quality, thoroughness, innovation and creativity.
• Pay is commensurate with not only your experience, but also contribution and performance
  • $75k-$120k p/a + bonus + allowance + tech + company car for salaried positions
  • $90-$116 p/h for contractors
• Innovative therapy model + incorporating technology to enhance therapy outcomes
• Subscriptions, resources, webinars, PD, case conferences, mentoring and internal & external support available.

About iBrain Rehabilitation

iBrain Rehabilitation specialises in delivering innovative speech pathology services to the adult neurological and disability population. We provide mobile services at client’s home, aged-care facilities, support disability accommodations and community in Metro Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula. We also offer telehealth services to clients across Victoria and Australia.

With a focus on making strong connections with the people we support, we have built a reputation for quality, thoroughness, innovation and creativity in the services we provide.

At iBrain, we love FUNctional and meaningful therapy that is person-centred, evidence-based and outcomes driven

iBrain Benefits and Culture

• Generous remuneration and company car/paid travel – pay is commensurate with contribution and performance on top of experience. Everyone has the opportunity to be really well rewarded, because we strongly believe in sharing the ownership and value with our staff. Excellent pay ($75k-$120k p/a + over-time bonus + allowance + tech + company car for salaried positions, or $90-$116 p/h for contractors). A commission system is also available for promoting the use of technology to enhance therapy outcomes in our clients
• Exceptional work-life balance - flexible work hours to schedule your week around your lifestyle, family and other commitments. No job is worth burning out for – we just want you to be yourself and enjoy the work you do.
• Let’s grow and learn together as a family - being an iBrainer means you are part of the family, and we will look after you and genuinely care about your wellbeing. People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel – which is why we won’t push you to do anything you are not comfortable with. At iBrain, burnout is a big NO and stress is the last thing we want from you
• Innovative practice - we are at the forefront of innovation and are always seeking new ways to enhance therapy outcomes in swallowing, communication and assistive technology, and improve quality of life of our clients.
• Ongoing development – we understand that the learning never ends even for the most experienced clinicians, and not one single person will have all the answers for different scope of practice. Therefore, we have created a system for you to access world-class expert-level support in different area of SP practice, plus easy-to-read peer-reviewed resources and regular webinars. On top of that, supports are provided for internal/external supervision + PD + case conferences.
• Career growth – as part of a growing forward-thinking practice, you will have the exciting opportunity to help build a movement to innovate speech pathology and allied health from the ground up On top of your clinical skills, there are opportunities for you to be intellectually challenged in different ways, contribute with new ideas and perspectives, and create a workplace culture that you love.
• Resources provided - a range of assessment, therapy resources, tools and subscriptions are available to make your mission to deliver FUNctional + evidence-based services easier. We are also ready to purchase additional resources of your choosing to keep our resource library updated.
• Equipment provided – the iBrain equipment package including a laptop, a printer, iPhone and iPad (with heaps of communication apps/resources) is available for work purposes. General tech training will be provided to ensure you can merge healthcare and technology + complete admin work efficiently and easily
• Joyful and Supportive environment – no one wants to go into work feeling overwhelmed – which is why we are dedicated to building an environment that all iBrainers can feel socially, emotionally, physically and mentally safe and valued. We will ensure you feel respected and appreciated, and we hope you find satisfaction and pleasure at work and bring it into your life :)

About the Caseload

You will provide assessment, therapy and management of speech, language, voice, dysphagia, social communication, cognition, complex communication and functional communication to our clientele with acquired neurological conditions and disabilities – stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS, dementia, ID, ASD, mental health, hearing, complex disabilities, etc. You will work primarily in client's homes, support disability accommodations, aged-care facility, community and via telehealth. You will deliver FUNctional and meaningful therapy that is person-centred, evidence-based and outcomes driven

A mixed caseload (adults + paediatrics) can also be arranged for the right candidate if preferred.

About You

• Ability to work independently to manage your own caseload in the community.
• Strong interpersonal skills that allow you to develop genuine and positive relationships.
• Genuine enthusiasm and strong commitment to client outcomes, evidence-based practice and personal centred care (bonus point if you could make therapy FUN)
• PASSION + Experience working with the adult population
• Australian Driver's Licenceand access to a vehicle (company car is available for full-time salaried position).
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights (visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate)
• Qualification in Speech Pathology + current SPA membership.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites (we will try our best to schedule clients close to your home and minimise your travel).
• You don’t need to be a tech-savvy, but willingness to embrace technology and innovation = bonus point
• Experience and/or interest in working with the adult neuro & disability population / complex communication / AAC
• Experience working in the rehabilitation and/or disability sector
• Certified in providing LSVT Loud or Speak Out
• Videofluoroscopy competency

If you're still reading, we think we may have a lot in common and would love to hear from you To apply, please reach out to us at Careers@iBrain.net.au with your resume and cover letter.

Your application will include the following questions:

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

How many years' experience do you have as a speech pathologist?

Do you own or have regular access to a car?

How far are you willing to travel for work?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Are you currently a member of Speech Pathology Australia?

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