Speech Language Therapist
We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Therapist a strong background in pediatric care to join a leading hospital in Dubai. Responsibilities Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty. Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests. Identify treatment options. Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan. Provide safe, effective, evidence based and comprehensive therapy services. Provide clinical care for own caseload but also support or provide access to additional support for the clinical care of other patients where additional or complex/specialist assessment and intervention is required. Proficient analysis skills enabling high quality and highly specialized individual treatment plans. Provide up to date, evidence-based treatment interventions to a proficient level. Evaluate patient progress and progress/alter treatment programs accordingly. Prioritizing patient care based on continuous assessment of their ongoing needs. Record clinical activities as per organizational policy and at a proficient level. Utilize and promote up to date evidence-based practice in the provision of patient & family centered care. Respond to all levels of emergencies according to the organization's policies and procedures. Requirements Desired Qualifications/Certifications: BSc in Speech-Language Pathology/Speech & Language Therapy/Speech Pathology/Speech Therapy OR BSc in Communication or Psychology or Linguistics and Masters program in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution, college or university. Preferred Experience: Not less than 10 years as a Speech & Language Therapist/Pathologist in a large hospital or rehabilitation facility with relevant experience with pediatric patients with neurological disorders including stroke and traumatic brain injury in ICU/Medical Surgical or Rehab setting. License: DHA License/Eligibility or transferable UAE license as Speech Therapist. Willing to work for 48 hours per week.