Senior Speech Therapist (2 years contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide effective Speech Therapy (ST) assessment and treatment for clients (adult population) in the different care settings
• To establish rehabilitation needs, potential, and therapy goals to optimize clients’ function
• To provide clients and caregivers with education and training in self-management, with the emphasis on the importance of client-centered care and effective communication
• To lead and/or participate actively in Client Review meetings with other team members
• To recommend discharge and continuity of care plans that address clients’ physical health, psychological, social and emotional aspects in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• To facilitate community integration through collaboration with community partners when required

• To develop, support and conduct training to therapists, staff and students
• To develop curriculum and training programs for staffs through different modes, e.g. on-the-job training, online learning etc.
• To keep abreast of advances in the profession and to contribute to the development of the department
• To lead or/and participate in research and quality improvement projects
• To provide public talks for volunteers and the communities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of department’s policies and procedures.

• To provide statistics and reports (e.g workload, manpower, incidents, budgeting) to Head, Allied Health
• Manage feedback from various stakeholders
• To conduct clinical and compliance audits for upholding of care standards and practices
• Assist in the implementation and promotion of new clinical services
• Monitor individual and/or team’s clinical and non-clinical key performance indicators

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Allied Health

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy from a recognized institute
• Obtained full registration and licensed by Allied Health Professional Council to practice in Singapore (AHPC)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Relevant experience/qualification in training and development of training curriculum
• Willing to travel to MWS centers/client’s home as part of work