Summary:
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to improve patients’ communication abilities and articulate fluency.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders in patients
- Develop treatment plans and maintain detailed records of progress and treatment outcomes
- Provide individual or group therapy to patients
- Train family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals on ways to support patients’ communication development and care
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for patients
- Design and provide augmentative and alternative communication devices to patients
- Assess and treat patients with voice disorders
- Develop and implement programs to prevent communication and swallowing disorders
- Participate in interdisciplinary clinical teams and conduct research
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation of patient care
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in speech-language pathology or related healthcare fields
- Current license to practice as a Speech Pathologist
- Ability to conduct thorough evaluations, make accurate diagnoses, and develop effective treatment plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with patients of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Willingness to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
- Registration with the relevant professional body or association is essential.
