Speech Therapist Jobs in Riyadh

We are looking for a passionate speech and language therapist to join our team and provide assessment and treatment services for speech and language disorders for individuals of all age groups. Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, conducting comprehensive assessments, and providing the necessary support and guidance to patients and their families. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for continuous professional development, and we look forward to welcoming a specialist who contributes to improving the quality of life for individuals through their skills and experience.

About the Role

TALEMIA Educational announces its need to hire a Speech and Language Pathologist to work at Prince Sultan Center for Special Education Support Services. This role aims to provide assessment and treatment services for speech, language, and communication disorders for beneficiaries.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of language and speech disorders, including assessment of speech organs and mechanisms.
• Determine the nature of linguistic and phonetic problems using formal and informal measures, focusing on articulation, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders.
• Assess various language aspects such as: cognitive, expressive, phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, language skills in conversation and narration, pragmatic skills, pre-linguistic communication, resonance, fluency, perception, and voice.
• Collect language samples in different contexts to calculate measures such as Mean Length of Utterance (MLU).
• Train families and provide necessary consultations and information to support the development of beneficiary capabilities.
• Implement the center's mechanisms, procedures, and policies, and ensure the safe use of devices and equipment.
• Utilize the technical systems applied in the center and conduct assessments using approved forms and measures.
• Achieve the goals of the individual rehabilitation plan and participate in disseminating the goals of other departments.
• Document session proceedings in the beneficiary's electronic file (HIS).
• Monitor beneficiary attendance at sessions and prepare required reports and statistics.
• Effective communication and collaboration with the work team to provide high-quality services.
• Participate with the multidisciplinary team to identify beneficiary needs.
• Improve and develop programs, plans, and services based on technical knowledge and modern techniques.
• Implement individual and group programs and activities inside and outside the center.
• Participate in presenting lectures and workshops to beneficiaries, specialists, or the public.
• Maintain the confidentiality of beneficiary information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology or a related field.
• At least two years of practical experience in the field of speech and language pathology.
• Obtain a professional practice license.

Essential Skills

• Ability to take a detailed case history from families and caregivers.
• Comprehensive assessment skills for language, speech, voice, and fluency disorders.
• Ability to develop individual rehabilitation plans and measure goal achievement.
• Effective training and counseling skills for families.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use technical systems and document information accurately.

Work Environment

The Speech and Language Pathologist will work at Prince Sultan Center for Special Education Support Services, one of the centers affiliated with TALEMIA Educational Company. The role requires close collaboration with the work team to provide integrated services to beneficiaries.