Speech and Language Therapist

Role Overview

The Speech and Language Therapist plays a vital role in preventing, evaluating, diagnosing, and managing disorders related to speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing in patients of all ages. This position ensures treatment delivery aligns with both international standards and national policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Administration: Establish and maintain high standards for therapy services, modeling exemplary clinical and operational performance. Collaborate with nursing staff, allied health professionals, interdisciplinary teams, executive management, and other stakeholders in service and program development. Promote speech therapy services to patients, referral sources, and the community, engaging in activities to support business growth.
• Clinical Duties: Provide patient care consistent with the organization’s mission and values. Manage treatment for diverse communication disorders including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and language delays. Identify causes of speech impairments such as trauma, stroke, or vocal cord dysfunction. Develop tailored treatment plans based on thorough assessments and patient goals. Coordinate with patient care teams regarding treatment recommendations and discharge planning. Maintain a caseload as determined by service demand. Foster a cooperative environment conducive to effective patient care. Employ evidence-based approaches to enhance clinical quality and participate in quality management and accreditation efforts. Evaluate interventions considering safety, cost, and social impact. Contribute actively to hospital quality and audit initiatives.
• Educational Contributions: Participate in and lead professional development and educational programs within the department and across the hospital. Help develop hospital-wide programs, quality improvement projects, policies, procedures, and competency frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic Credentials: Bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology, speech and language therapy, speech pathology, speech therapy, or related fields.
• Professional Certifications: Valid license or registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Familiarity with Saudi Arabian health regulations and experience with international accreditation standards.
• Experience: At least three years of professional experience post-qualification working in hospital or clinical environments.