Speech Therapist

Job Purpose / Objective 

Provide high standard of clinical care and expertise in assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment to patients requiring speech therapy services, put rehabilitation plans for patients specially autism and cochlear implant patients. Involved in the continuous quality improvement activities of the department and hospital to achieve the goals of HMG.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities  

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency.
• Assess patient’s communication skills (e.g. articulation, fluency, voice, expressive and receptive language, etc.) for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.
• Diagnose and treat language disorders, speech deficits and voice therapy exercise rehabilitation.
• Perform rigid and flexible laryngeal endoscopic examinations, diagnosing laryngeal disease and treating them.
• Perform pre and post palatal surgery assessments of velopharyngeal competence by endoscopy and participating in the multidisciplinary team determining optimal intervention.
• Manage Microlaryngeosurgery (for vocal fold polyps, nodules, Cysts), swallowing disorders, rehabilitating learning disability patients.
• Collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. parents, physicians, administration, team members, other professionals, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinate meetings and processes for patients (e.g. testing/screening etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to patients/ staff.
• Develop treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Instruct assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.
• Instruct eligible patients in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Interpret medical reports within the scope and provide information and/or ensuring that treatment/intervention plans are appropriate.
• Ensure patients records (e.g. progress reports, activity logs, billing information, treatment plans, required documentation, quarterly reports, screening results, etc.) for the purpose of availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
• Provide speech and language therapy education to patients for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of speech and language disorders on their life.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Therapy or Phonetics or Related degree

Experience

Two (2) years of practical experience in his / her specialty after obtaining the higher degree

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

Saudi Council