Position: Speech Therapist
Qualification: BASLP / MSc. SLP/ MASLP

Job Summary:

We are seeking a flexible and resourceful Speech Therapist to join our team at CAPAAR. The role involves conducting patient assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with teachers, family members, and healthcare professionals, administering therapy, and monitoring progress. The therapist should also be able to work with families from diverse backgrounds and be open to making house visits when required.

To succeed in this role, the candidate should have a strong passion for social and biological sciences, language, and human anatomy. Exceptional Speech Therapists are compassionate, adaptable, and skilled at leveraging available resources to deliver effective solutions.

Speech Therapist Responsibilities:

● Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.

● Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.

● Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.

● Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.

● Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.

● Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.

● Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.

● Evaluating parent progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.

Requirements

Speech Therapist Requirements:

● Bachelor's and Master's degrees in speech therapy or speech-language pathology.

● Relevant license and certification. (RCI)

● Experience with certain disorders and age groups may be required.

● Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.

● Familiarity with database management software.

● Excellent relationship-building skills.

● Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

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