Speech Language Pathologist (Sultan Bathery)

Speech Language Pathologist (Sultan Bathery)

07 Aug
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Important Group
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Sultan Bathery

07 Aug

Important Group

Sultan Bathery

Job Description: Speech and Swallow Therapist


Position Title


Speech and Swallow Therapist / Speech -Language Pathologist


Department


Neurorehabilitation Services


Reports To


Consultant Physiatrist


Location


28 -Bed Inpatient Neurorehabilitation Centre, Sahara Bharat Foundation, Wayanad


Position Summary


The Speech and Swallow Therapist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and


management of communication, cognitive -communication, speech, language, voice, and swallowing


disorders in adults undergoing neurorehabilitation. The therapist works as an integral member of


the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to optimize patient outcomes, functional independence,


safety, and quality of life.


The patient population primarily includes adults with neurological conditions such as stroke,


traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), hypoxic brain injury, and other acquired


neurological disorders.


Key Responsibilities


Clinical Assessment


 Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognitive -communication, voice,


and swallowing function.


 Evaluate patients with dysphagia using clinical swallowing assessments and recommend


instrumental assessments when indicated.


 Identify communication impairments including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech,


cognitive -communication disorders, and voice disorders.


 Assess the impact of communication and swallowing deficits on functional independence


and participation.


Treatment and Rehabilitation


 Develop individualized, evidence -based treatment plans based on patient goals and


rehabilitation objectives.


 Provide therapy to improve:


o Speech intelligibility








o Language comprehension and expression


o Cognitive -communication skills


o Voice and respiratory support for communication


o Secure swallowing and oral intake


 Implement compensatory and restorative interventions for dysphagia management.


 Recommend appropriate dietary modifications and swallowing precautions in collaboration


with the medical and nutrition teams.


 Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as required.


Multidisciplinary Team Participation


 Collaborate closely with physiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,


psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, and dietitians.


 Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings, goal -setting sessions, family


conferences, and discharge planning.


 Contribute to comprehensive rehabilitation programs that address physical, cognitive,


psychosocial, and communication needs.


Patient and Family Education


 Educate patients and caregivers regarding communication disorders, swallowing safety,


therapy goals, and home management strategies.


 Train family members and caregivers in communication facilitation techniques and safe


feeding practices.


 Provide recommendations for ongoing rehabilitation and community reintegration.


Qualifications


Essential


 Bachelors Degree in Speech -Language Pathology / Speech and Language Therapy or


equivalent recognized qualification.


Desirable


 Experience working with patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and


other acquired neurological disorders.


 Training in instrumental swallowing assessment techniques.


 Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings.


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