Speech Therapist

Job Description

• Assess patients with speech, language, communication, voice, and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient assessment findings and clinical needs.
• Provide speech and language therapy interventions for pediatric and adult patients.
• Conduct swallowing assessments and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions as required.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessment reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and home-based exercises.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Participate in patient case discussions and contribute to comprehensive care planning.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, training programs, and departmental activities.