Experience Required: 3 - 5 years post specialization.

Qualification: Mandatory - BASLP / MASLP (Speech-Language Pathology) from a recognized institution.

Preferred: Exposure / certification in Pediatric Speech Therapy, Autism

Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Language Disorders, Voice Therapy,

Fluency Disorders, Feeding & Swallowing Therapy or Neurorehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with organisational policies, patient safety, infection prevention and control, and applicable NABH/JCI standards.
- Responsible for clinical assessment, consultation and management of Speech & Language Therapy patients across settings
- Ensure continuity of care, appropriate treatment planning and coordination of patient management
- Document every patient encounter in Speech & Language Therapy in real time in the EMR (history, examination, assessment, diagnosis, orders, prescriptions, follow-up plan) as per clinic standards
- Escalate promptly to the designated authority or specialist teams, and coordinate critical care resources and secure transfers when patient needs in Speech & Language Therapy exceed ward-level management, granted privileges or the facility's scope.
- Maintain readiness for emergencies in Speech & Language Therapy, including proficient use of emergency equipment, appropriate activation of rapid response teams, and immediate stabilisation of critically ill patients before transfer or definitive care
- Use the Hospital Information System (HIS) for patient registration, appointments, investigation orders, results, referrals, billing codes and discharge or transfer summaries in Speech & Language Therapy, ensuring data accuracy and completeness
- Report incidents and near misses, and participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in Speech & Language Therapy
- Adhere to established clinical pathways, protocols,



and evidence-based treatment guidelines within Speech & Language Therapy to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
- Independently manage Speech & Language Therapy-specific Outpatient (OPD) and Inpatient (IPD) services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up care, and discharge management.
- Perform Speech & Language Therapy-related clinical procedures and interventions where applicable, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, patient safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate capability in the timely assessment, stabilization, and management of medical emergencies relevant to Speech & Language Therapy.
- Effectively coordinate and manage interdisciplinary care teams, collaborating with consultants, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and support services for comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain flexibility in managing fluctuating patient volumes, workloads, duty rosters, and service requirements based on patient influx and organizational needs.
- Manage clinical emergencies and perform procedures within approved clinical privileges and the facilitys scope of services
- Support a holistic and integrated model of healthcare by collaborating with specialists across disciplines and, where appropriate, complementary systems of medicine such as Ayurveda and Homeopathy, in line with organizational policies and patient requirements.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, treatment planning meetings,



and interdepartmental care coordination to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Provide patient and family counseling regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive healthcare measures, prognosis, and lifestyle modifications relevant to Speech & Language Therapy.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation, medical records maintenance, and compliance with accreditation and quality standards.
- Contribute to departmental quality initiatives, clinical audits, research activities, continuing medical education (CME), and patient safety programs.
- Uphold ethical medical practice, patient confidentiality, and organizational values while delivering patient-centric care across all clinical settings.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Sound working knowledge of EMR and HIS used in Speech & Language Therapy (registration, orders, e-prescribing, results, referrals, summaries)
- Communicate with patients and families in Speech & Language Therapy with empathy and clarity, obtain informed consent, and respect patient dignity, autonomy and cultural needs
- Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams in Speech & Language Therapy, ensuring structured handovers and clear documentation at every transfer of care
- Recognise early signs of clinical deterioration in Speech & Language Therapy care and provide timely, evidence-based intervention in acute and emergency situations, following institutional protocols, safety checklists and current resuscitation guidelines
- Maintain patient confidentiality and data privacy in Speech & Language Therapy, accessing records only as needed for care and in line with applicable law and hospital policy
- Use e-prescribing and digital ordering systems accurately in Speech & Language Therapy, and review and act on investigation results in a timely manner, with particular attention to critical values

📌 Speech Therapist (Pune)
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