Speech Therapist

Responsibilities

• To manage patients using evidence based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, which enable patients to overcome communication
• Manages and coordinates the implementation of individual treatment plans for speech and language therapy services ensuring treatments, activities and interventions are delivered through effective application and communication.
• Receives and responds promptly to referrals undertaking assessments to identify and prioritise patient needs before planning and delivering the appropriate and relevant interventions on an individual or group basis. Maintains accurate and timely records detailing each patient's rehabilitation / progress.
• Maintains and develops close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring clinical practice is in line with company policies and procedures and complies with statutory regulations and quality standards.
• Contributes to business growth by actively promoting priory therapy services in line with the local units' business plan.
• Maintains effective communication links with patients, relatives, carers, and purchasers throughout the patients rehabilitation.
• This post provides support and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing impairments across the Stroke, Trauma and Neuro-rehabilitation Wards under the direction of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. Work is both face to face with patients and behind the scenes preparing resources and supporting the team with administrative tasks.
• Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty
• Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests
• Identify treatment options
• Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices
• Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability
• Work with patients to improve their ability to read and write correctly
• Work with patients to develop and strengthen the muscles used to swallow
• Counsel patients and families on how to cope with communication disorders

Requirements

• Ideally with a DOH / DHA license or HAAD/DOH Eligibility Letter - as Speech Therapist or Speech Pathologist
• Arabic speaking preferable
• We are looking for someone with skills in observation, listening and communication, who is able to work well as part of a team and demonstrate initiative.
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills
• Demonstrated professional collaboration and teamwork skills with the patient at the center.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Computer skills

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Language

• Arabic and English (Required)