Speech Therapist

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

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.