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Job Description
About the Role
Join Mater as a Speech Pathologist – Acute Adult, Casual in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will work across the acute wards, providing assessment and management of adult patients with communication, swallowing, and cognitive‑communication impairments.
- implement appropriate evidence‑based interventions in a dynamic acute care environment.
- manage swallowing and communication impairments in medically complex patients.
- manage competing priorities in a fast-paced acute environment.
Requirements
- Work collaboratively within speech pathology and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, patient‑centred care.
- Demonstrate strong time‑management and organisational skills, including efficient caseload prioritisation.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical and non‑clinical activities.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development activities as required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $39.86 - $58.59/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mater as a Speech Pathologist – Acute Adult, Casual.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
This Pathology position at Mater is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Mater lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $39k to $58k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $58000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Queensland.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Speech Pathology, Clinical Care, Assessment, Management, Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Cognitive-Communication Impairments, Evidence-Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves delivering routine speech pathology services aligned with HP3 scope, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with swallowing and communication disorders in acute settings. Responsibilities include undertaking independent clinical decision-making, designing e...
Benefits package: Salary packaging up to $15,900, Professional development, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted gym access, On-site parking, Discounted café prices. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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