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.
From our Karratha clinic, through outreach visits and telehealth, Connect Paediatrics provides Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Mental Health, Positive Behaviour Support, Continence Physiotherapy, Literacy services and Allied Health Assistance using innovative, multidisciplinary, relationship-based therapy approaches that aim to create connections and support the 'whole child' and their family, faced with disabilities and communication challenges.
Connect's vision is to provide children and families in north west WA with the services they need, where they live. Families can access our services, privately (covered by all private health insurances), mental health care plans and through the National Disability Insurance Scheme as a registered NDIS provider.
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