Speech Therapist

1. Major responsibilities (85%):

• undertaking assessments.
• planning and providing appropriate treatment plans.
• giving advice and support to patients, family members and teachers.
• writing reports.
• maintaining records and case notes.
• liaising with doctors, physiotherapists, teachers, family members and care givers.
• performing controlled therapy sessions with individuals, groups and/or families.

2. perform other duties as required (5%)

• 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 patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required