Speech and Language Therapist at Kings Pearl Centre

Description 

• Speech and language therapists provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, eating, drinking and swallowing.
• 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.
• Give detailed progress reports of each child allocated to your team.
• Ensure to follow the Individualized Evaluation Program (IEP) of each child and update it when necessary.

Requirements

• Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-language Pathology.
• 3 years work experience.
• Certification and MRTB license.
• Experience with children with special needs is required.
• Sound understanding of speech-related disorders and treatments.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.