Locum Hospital Speech Pathologist

  • Job Reference: 00030681-1
  • Date Posted: 8 January 2025
  • Recruiter: CC Medical
  • Website: https://jobsincentralqueensland.au
  • Location: Mackay
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type: Contract, Temporary
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Job Description

  • ASAP start date
  • Accommodation + travel
  • Upto $70 per hour + super

 
Locum Speech Pathologist required for a locum in Mackay, Queensland. Full time hours, 80 hours per fortnight. There is one locum role but several options based on your availability:
 
  • ASAP - 02.02.25 (4 weeks) – inpatient rehabilitation experience required OR
  • ASAP - 02.03.25 (8 weeks) – inpatient adult acute experience required OR
  • ASAP - 30.03.25 (12 weeks) – inpatient adult acute experience highly desirable
The Speech Pathology Service delivers care to patients, both children and adults, throughout our hospital departments as well as in outpatient, community and rural settings. The Speech Pathologists provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management to children and adults needing help with communication and/or swallowing.
 

You must have:
  • Clinical experience within acute/hospital settings (e.g. medical, surgical, emergency care)
 
Desirable skills:
  • Knowledge of ieMR and proficiency in using this system
  • Previous experience working in Australia
  • Upskilling and experience in Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study (VFSS) or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) 
 
The following competencies/training are also required:
  • Paid Blue Card
  • Manual and patient handling
  • Infection control
  • Aggressive behaviour management
 
Additional info:
  • Locum rates up to $70 + super depending on experience
  • Accommodation provided – local but upto 7km from the facility
  • Upto $350 each way for travel
  • There will be credentialing paperwork to complete before you can commence


Working in regional Australia offers the chance to work within close knit communities. As part of smaller teams, you will access a wider range of patients and develop your clinical expertise. These roles offer great rates of pay, accommodation and the chance to broaden your skill set within a range of healthcare settings.


 
To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au


My contactable hours are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.
 
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