Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist Jobs
Abu Dhabi
March 4, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech or Communications Sciences & Disorders is required
  • Current national license or membership in a recognized international agency is required
  • Master’s degree in Speech & Hearing, or Speech Language Pathology, Speech or Communications Sciences & Disorders, followed by a 1 year post-graduate clinical fellowship specializing in swallowing assessments, is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience). Candidates with a master’s degree will be accepted with a basic degree in psychology or language.

Experience

  • Minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Speech Language Pathology is required
  • Ability to establish friendly, professional and cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians and support staff
  • Ability to make accurate judgments and decisions based on conclusions for which there is little precedent
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to speak and write in English is required
  • Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred

ROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITH

TITLE/DEPARTMENT

FREQUENCY

TYPE OF INTERACTION

KEY DECISIONS THE ROLE MAKES AND THE EXTENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE DECISION

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs diagnostic speech pathology test procedures and evaluates communication and swallowing functions of patients, inclusive of bedside swallow evaluations and dysphasia/aphasia assessments
  • Interprets and reports test results to facilitate medical diagnosis in partnership with the referring physician
  • Provides counseling and education to patients and their families about the patient’s diagnosis and associated impairements (swallowing, voice, motor speech and/or communication impairments), as well as importance of oral hygiene, any necessary diet modifications, compensatory treatments, and tube feeding (as necessary)
  • Determines therapeutic plan, including the need for therapy, frequency of treatment, focus for intervention and duration of therapy
  • With the relevant qualifications and experience, participation in videofluoroscopic studies, videoendoscopic evaluations, and videolaryngoscopic evaluations to assist in determining the appropriate therapeutic plan of care for patients.
  • Selects assistive speech devices to improve patient’s communication, inclusive of voice prosthesis devices for laryngectomized patients
  • Performs re-evaluation after therapy to determine progress and thus update patient’s therapeutic plan of care as appropriate
  • Provides observations about hearing impairments in patients and makes suggestions to help facilitate the referral to appropriate healthcare provider
  • Maintains records of all services within the patient’s electronic medical record
  • Communicates results and recommendations for improving communicative function to referral sources and outside agencies if required
  • Responsible for helping maintain speech pathology equipment and materials in line with manufacturer recommendations and other relevant departments (ex: Clinical Engineering)

ROLE LEVEL ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY OUTPUT / RESULTS FROM THE ROLE (KPI’S)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

MEASURE

TARGET

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 30 lbs.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.

All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.

Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

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