Speech Therapist Jobs in Townsville
Find opportunities in Townsville through MD Home Care as a Speech Therapist. Help participants of all ages improve communication skills, swallowing function, and quality of life through specialized therapy.
About the Role
As a Speech Therapist (Speech Pathologist) connected through MD Home Care in Townsville, you’ll provide specialized therapy for participants with communication and swallowing disorders. You’ll work with participants across the lifespan, from children with developmental delays to adults recovering from strokes or living with degenerative conditions. These opportunities offer flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to build a diverse and fulfilling clinical practice.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct comprehensive communication and swallowing assessments
- Develop personalized therapy plans
- Provide treatment for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders
- Assess and manage swallowing disorders
- Support participants with augmentative and alternative communication
- Provide education to participants and caregivers
- Coordinate with other healthcare providers
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation
- Contribute to NDIS reporting and goal tracking
Why Use MD Home Care?
- Professional autonomy and clinical growth
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Flexible scheduling options
- Competitive pay rates
- Continuing education opportunities
- Work-life balance
- Career progression pathways
Required Qualifications
These professionals typically need these requirements to ensure the highest quality of care for our participants:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
- Current Speech Pathology Australia membership
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable transport and current driver’s license
- Experience working with diverse client populations
Essential Certifications
To work in this field, you’ll typically need:
- Speech Pathology Australia Membership
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (for disability clients)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Location
This position is available in Townsville and surrounding areas. Providers offer full-time, part-time, and casual positions to suit your preferred work-life balance.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re passionate about improving communication and swallowing function for participants and ready to connect with participants, browse available opportunities on MD Home Care. Click below to start your application process.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master's degree in Speech Pathology
- Current Speech Pathology Australia membership
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable transport and current driver's license
- Experience working with diverse client populations
Essential Certifications
- Speech Pathology Australia Membership
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (for disability clients)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- COVID-19 Vaccination
Location Details
This position is available in Townsville (North Queensland, QLD) and surrounding areas. We have multiple positions available across different shifts to suit your availability.