Speech And Language Pathologist

Allstream Global

Job Category

Others

Job Type

Full Time

Location

United Arab Emirates

City

-

Description

Responsible for providing therapeutic intervention, education and recommendations to acute care and outpatients

Job Details

Responsibilities:

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention, education and recommendations to acute care and outpatients. The clinician will organize and implement speech therapy programs to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or surgery. This position requires proficiency in acute care, video-swallow studies, and outpatient services, to patients with ages ranging from infant to geriatric. Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice, while providing the highest quality healthcare that is patient oriented, advanced in technology, cost effective and with care and compassion. The hospital mission and vision will be insured by the integration of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and through the coordination of case management, social work and the ancillary departments in the hospital and community.
  • Performs initial evaluations of patients and implements plan of care.
  • Performs Modified Barium Swallow studies effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Identifies and assesses the patient’s needs for special equipment.
  • Maintains up to date documentation in accordance with standards of practice.
  • Conducts tests and measurements of speech, language and swallowing ability.
  • Communicates effectively with patients in a caring and empathetic manner regarding their diagnosis, plan of care and goals of treatment.
  • Communicates effectively with referring physicians regarding the status of their patients receiving therapy.
  • Develops and participates in departmental, hospital and community in-services.
  • Maintains current continuing education and provides documentation to hospital of current licensure.
  • Assists in maintaining adequate supplies /equipment for patient’s therapy.

Qualifications:
  • HAAD License
  • BSc in Speech + Language Pathology license.
Experience requirements:
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience post qualification in related field in a hospital or clinical settings.
  • Experience with pediatric, autistic and developmentally disabled clients

  • Posted on

    09-01-2019
  • Languages Known

    Arabic  English  
  • Experience

    2 - 15 Years
  • Salary

    AED 16000 / Month (Negotiable)
  • Qualification

    Bsc In Speech + Language
  • Vacancies

    1