The therapist is to perform screenings, assess patient condition, and design therapy and treatment plans to help the patient develop necessary speech skills.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Performing screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
Ability to do ward rounds-general ward and ICU/HDU
Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
Creating treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
Educating patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include the clinical services manager, family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Speech-language Pathology.
Certified with the Association of Speech and Language Therapists, Kenya.
Experience with certain conditions: stroke, autoimmune diseases, stammering, swallow and feeding difficulties, delayed speech and language, delayed milestones.
Strong understanding of speech-related conditions, causes, and treatments. Excellent coaching and verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with patient and healthcare databases.
Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans.
Interviews will be a rolling basis.
Qualified candidates please send your CV, cover letter and certifications/license to info@sltcentre.com before or on 12th February 2025 , email subject line “Speech Therapist- Locum”
Apply via :
info@sltcentre.com