Senior Speech Pathologist (Rehabilitation & Geriatrics)

About the role

Logan Hospital is recruiting a Senior Speech Pathologist for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time position in its Speech Pathology Department. The role covers rehabilitation, geriatric and subacute care, working across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, and includes leading clinical practice, mentoring colleagues and improving patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based speech pathology assessment and intervention across rehabilitation, geriatric and subacute services.
• Manage complex caseloads, prioritise clinical needs and coordinate patient-centred care and discharge planning.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and education to junior clinicians, students and Allied Health Assistants.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, contribute to research and help develop clinical practices and protocols.

Required profile

• Experienced speech pathologist with strong clinical expertise in rehabilitation, geriatric and subacute care.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience delivering services to complex rehabilitation, geriatric and subacute populations.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and educate junior clinicians and students.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Family-friendly work environment.
• Teaching and research opportunities with strong links to Queensland's tertiary institutions.
• Generous leave entitlements, salary packaging and professional development allowances or leave.
• Study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

The position is advertised by Queensland Health; agency referrals are not accepted. Applications are made online through the Queensland Health careers site.