Jan 15
We are now hiring speech-language therapist for our client, a reputable Abu Dhabi-based healthcare facility.
· Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty.
· Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests.
· Identify treatment options.
· Create and carry out an individualized treatment plan.
· Providing safe, effective, evidence based and comprehensive therapy services.
· Providing clinical care for own caseload but also supports or provides access to additional support for the clinical care of other patients where additional or complex/specialist assessment and intervention is required.
· Proficient analysis skills enabling high quality and highly specialized individual treatment plans.
· Providing up to date, evidence-based treatment interventions to a proficient level.
· Evaluating patient progress and progress/alter treatment programs accordingly.
· Prioritizing patient care based on continuous assessment of their ongoing needs.
· Recording clinical activities as per organizational policy and at a proficient level.
· Utilizing and promoting up to date evidence-based practice in the provision of patient & family centred care.
· Responding to all levels of emergencies according to the organizations policies and procedures.
To be considered for this opportunity, you need to meet the following criteria:
· Desired Qualifications/Certifications: BSc in Speech-Language Pathology/Speech & Language Therapy/Speech Pathology/Speech Therapy OR BSc in Communication or Psychology or Linguistics and Masters program in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution, college or university.
· Preferred Experience: Not less than 3 years as a Speech & Language Therapist/Pathologist in a large hospital or rehabilitation facility with relevant experience with patients with neurological disorders including stroke and traumatic brain injury in ICU/Medical Surgical or Rehab setting.
· License: Eligible for DOH/HAAD License or transferable UAE license as Speech Therapist
· Willing to work for 48 hours per week (5 days working)
Work Location – Abu Dhabi, UAE.