Speech and Language Pathologist

About Amana Healthcare and M42

M42 operates a comprehensive healthcare network offering services from primary care to specialized treatments, utilizing advanced health technologies and precision medicine to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-focused care. With a presence in over 27 countries through 480+ facilities and more than 20,000 staff members, M42 is a global leader in redefining healthcare.

Amana Healthcare, part of the M42 group, is a foremost provider of long-term care and rehabilitation services across the Middle East and GCC regions. It specializes in post-acute care, transitional support, and home healthcare, catering especially to patients needing complex or extended recovery.

Role Summary

Working under the Rehabilitation Team Leader, the Speech and Language Pathologist administers assessment and treatment for patients diagnosed with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. This role requires adherence to Department of Health (DOH) policies and Amana Healthcare's clinical standards. Caseloads may involve inpatient and outpatient care, requiring specialized expertise either in pediatric or adult populations, including dysphagia management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform screenings, consultative sessions, comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans targeting speech, language, communication, and swallowing challenges.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and follow international clinical guidelines to create effective, personalized therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy across diverse settings, including inpatient, outpatient, community, and educational environments.
• Analyze patient histories to detect root causes of conditions, including neurological congenital, developmental, or acquired disorders.
• Treat a broad age range of patients for disorders such as stuttering, dysphonia, swallowing impairment, and speech issues associated with hearing loss.
• Carry out bedside and instrumental swallowing evaluations and suggest appropriate dietary modifications based on findings.
• Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and family to design, execute, and monitor specialized therapy regimens, ensuring proper clinical documentation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through training, conferences, and learning of advanced treatment methodologies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy, Speech Pathology, or comparable recognized qualification.
• Valid professional licensure or registration with recognized authorities such as HCPC, CORU, DOH, DHA, or equivalent.
• At least five years of clinical experience post-qualification, with senior-level expertise in rehabilitation, neurology, medical, or post-acute care environments.
• Proven knowledge in adult neurorehabilitation, including management of communication, cognitive communication, swallowing disorders, dysphagia, tracheostomy care, stroke, and brain injury cases.
• Strong ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and independently manage complex patient caseloads, complemented by a dedication to continuous professional growth.

Preferred Attributes

• Advanced postgraduate certifications or training in dysphagia, instrumental swallowing assessments, tracheostomy care, cognitive communication, or neurological rehabilitation.
• Experience in clinical quality improvement initiatives, research, audits, or service development projects.
• Capable of supervising junior therapists, students, or supporting staff.
• Skilled in educational program delivery, training facilitation, and contributing to clinical guidelines creation.