Speech and Language Therapist

📣 إعلان

منذ يوم واحد

	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	الرياض

وصف الوظيفة

About the Role

AMAD Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a full-time position. This role is responsible for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both children and adults. The therapist will ensure the delivery of care meets international standards, aligning with national and international policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and uphold therapy service standards.
Serve as a role model, delivering high clinical and operational performance.
Collaborate with nursing and allied health staff, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, and other stakeholders in program and service development.
Market and promote speech therapy services to patients, referrers, and the public, engaging in business development activities.
Implement and deliver patient care aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Facilitate treatment for a wide range of speech and language disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and language delays.
Identify underlying causes for speech defects, such as severe injuries, strokes, or vocal cord dysfunction.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on assessments, goals, and patient expectations.
Communicate with the patient care team regarding recommendations and home environment for admission and discharge planning.
Maintain an active caseload as required by service demand.
Promote a cooperative and effective environment for patient care within the facility.
Utilize evidence-based practices to guide and improve clinical standards.
Participate in quality management activities and the accreditation process.
Evaluate factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.
Contribute to the Hospital’s Quality and Audit Programs.
Perform other applicable tasks and duties within the realm of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Professional Development and Education

Engage in staff development activities aligned with service delivery and learning goals.
Lead and participate in educational activities within and across departments.
Play a significant role in developing hospital programs, quality initiatives, policies, procedures, and competencies.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience in speech and language therapy. Specific educational requirements were not provided but are expected to align with professional licensing standards for Speech and Language Therapists.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based at AMAD Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.