Job Description:
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients using a variety of standardized tests and instruments.
- Design and implement treatment plans for children with various speech disorders.
- Identifying children's developmental speech and communication difficulties/disorders;
- Assessing and treating swallowing and communication difficulties arising from a variety of causes, e.g. congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury;
- Devising, implementing and revising relevant treatment programmes;
- Advising carers on implementing treatment programmes and training other professionals in therapy delivery;
- Monitoring and evaluating clients' progress;
- Working with clients on a one-to-one basis, and in groups, to deliver therapy;
- Writing and maintaining confidential client case notes and reports, as well as information for clients, carers and other professionals;
- Work in collaboration with the rest of the team members and assist in providing services within the school setup.
Requirements:
- Degree/Masters in speech pathology or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Qualified candidates should have an M. Sc. in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology as well as a B.Sc in Speech and Hearing or in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (ASLP).
- Experience in working with students on the Autism Spectrum and/or other developmental disability is a plus.