Speech - Language Therapist/Pathologist-Speech & Language Therapy

Speech - Language Therapist/Pathologist-Speech & Language Therapy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides quality professional services in the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, fluency, voice, swallowing and feeding disorders and associated communication problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides support to a caseload of patients with developmental speech and language delay and disorder, and swallowing or feeding disorders in adults and/or paediatrics, appropriately. This includes developing and implementing specialised speech and language treatment plans for such individuals.
2. Facilitates and studies in-depth case histories to include medical, social, psychological, educational and developmental information.
3. Advises others regarding the management and care of patients with communication needs and oro-motor difficulties.
4. Investigates skills and broad knowledge of standardized assessments together with sound, analytical clinical reasoning skills in order to form a baseline measure or differential diagnosis to plan a program of intervention.
5. Delivers therapy intervention ensuring that speech, language and communication programs are an integral part of the patient's learning and daily routines.
6. Coordinates and works as a member of the SLP team providing an efficient and effective service, and liaising with internal and external agencies.
7. Provides timely and targeted individualized management, treatment and advice for patients, involving families, carers and educators and providing appropriate recommendations and training to professionals from other agencies and other disciplines.
8. Monitors all use of equipment, reporting any faulty behavior and contacting maintenance/supplier for any required repairs/updates.
9. Develops standard precautions for infection control.
10. Maintains the strictest confidence in relation to patient information whether formally or informally recorded.
11. Attends regular staff meetings within the department, maintaining and assisting in the enforcement of up-to-date clinical and professional knowledge development, according to organizational/unit requirements (e.g. minimum of CPD/CME hours per year required for re-licensing).
12. Manages shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

1. Required: NLT 2 years of post-graduate experience in the field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Speech Language Pathology.
2. Desired: N.A.

Educational Qualification:

1. Required:

• BSc in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech or Communications Sciences & Disorders.
• AND Current National License or membership in a recognized international agency preferred.
• MSc. in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech or Communications Sciences & Disorders (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience). Candidates with MSc will be accepted with a basic degree in psychology or language.

ABOUT US

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care.

ABOUT THE TEAM

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.