Job detail: New Grad Speech Pathologist - Brisbane South
We provide Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Support Coordination & Social Work support, along with Short Stay Accommodation and a Lifestyle & Leisure service. Montrose is a vital presence in the homes, schools and communities of South East Queensland, established for over 90 years!
Each year at Montrose we offer New Graduates the opportunity to transition from student to Allied Health Professional in our supportive and successful New Graduate Program.
At Montrose we understand the critical relationship between providing support to our new grads to enable you to develop effective clinical skills. The better the supports around you, the more confident you will be in looking after clients. We offer a structured new graduate program guided by regular clinical supervision, graduate coaching by our Discipline Leads, and structured professional development opportunities.
Assistance with relocation costs may be available to help you settle into your new location!
About the position:
- Positions will commence January 2024, or earlier if you wish to commence as a Therapy Assistant prior to graduation;
- You will be an active member of our New Graduate Support Network;
- You will join and be part of our multidisciplinary teams who work together to support our customers to achieve their goals.
- You will be responsible for managing your caseload to provide timely and evidence-based intervention to people across the lifespan.
- You will provide intervention in a variety of locations; clinics, schools/preschools, in-home, via telehealth or at day programs.
- You will attend internal professional development and following probation have access to a generous external professional development budget.
- You are allocated IT equipment such as an iPhone and Laptop to help you work remotely;
- You have access to the use of a pool of company cars or you can utilise your own, with kilometre reimbursements.
- You will be joining a large multidisciplinary team of over 100 therapists across NSW, ACT & QLD.
About you:
- Genuine interest and commitment to the human services industry;
- An understanding of NDIS is desirable;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to manage a caseload in an efficient and effective manner;
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology;
- Registration with SPA;
- Experience working with children, young people and adults with disability is desirable;
- An understanding of assessments and interventions within the scope of your practice;
- Current driver's licence and willingness to drive within the region;
- NDIS worker check, or willingness to obtain;
- Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain;
- Current first aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain;
Covid Vaccination Status The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress.#J-18808-Ljbffr