Speech Therapist

Job Description

JOB INFO
Job Identification:3266
Job Category: Allied Health
Posting Date:13/11/2023, 11:27
Apply Before:13/12/2023, 11:27
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations:NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah, AE

JOB DESCRIPTION
Assess, diagnose, and treat babies, children and adults who have various levels of speech, language and communication problems, including people with hearing loss/deafness, stammering, language delay and voice disorders, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay or emotional problems in Inpatients & Outpatients in Arabic & English Languages

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess, Diagnose & Re/Habilitation of Speech Disorders in Children & Adults.
Assess, Diagnose & Re/Habilitation of Language Disorders in Children & Adults.
Assess, Diagnose & Re/Habilitation of Voice Disorders in Children & Adults.
Work within the ENT team to deliver effective service to the patient.
Work in cooperation with other specialist in the hospital to provide proper treatment services.
Provide training & education to family/caregivers of the patient.
Provide counseling services for out referral patients.
Work as a part of the Cochlear Implant team
Create & carry out an individualized Treatment plan
Monitor the progress observed & modify treatment plan accordingly.
Refer the patient to other specialist when required.
Write case reports & information for other professionals who deal with the patient.
Write Assessment & Re-assessment reports, Individual Treatment Plane, Progress notes & reports, any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment plan, Session notes & Discharge reports when patient finishes the therapy.
Keep accurate records of the patient’s attendance.
Manage & prioritize the case load in the clinic.
Assist in teaching programs in the hospital.
Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Enter data into the computer system.
Demonstrate ability to use computer in the clinic

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree of Speech-Language Pathology.
Excellent communication skills with good command in writing and speaking in Arabic as first language & English as a second language.
Show excellent knowledge in Assessing & Treating patients with
Hearing Implanted devices, Voice Disorders Patients pre & post-surgery.
Follow specific instructions with high degree of accuracy when dealing with Dysphagia patients.
Up to date of the latest Assessment & Treatment methodology.
Excellent computer skills.
Valid MOH license/DHA or DOH license