Speech therapist

Speech Therapist with DOH License or DHA with eligibility

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct eligibility recommendations for students in school settings as needed.
• Perform comprehensive assessments using standardized and/or criterion-referenced tools to evaluate speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
• Establish language-based diagnoses or collaborate with the medical team to identify underlying conditions.
• Write detailed reports including assessments, intervention plans, and progress summaries.

2. Treatment Planning & Intervention

• Develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans based on assessment outcomes.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions targeting speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate client progress, modifying treatment plans as necessary.
• Review and assess the patient’s condition in each session and adjust therapy objectives accordingly.
• Provide therapy in both clinic and school/nursery settings, ensuring cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
• Deliver therapy through individual and/or group sessions.

3. Collaboration & Communication

• Participate actively in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to align care plans.
• Work in close coordination with internal and external professionals including physicians, educators, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers.
• Educate families on home-based strategies and techniques to reinforce therapy goals.
• Provide training and guidance to teachers and shadow teachers on managing educational challenges.
• Offer emotional support and guidance to patients and families throughout the therapy process.
• Engage in training opportunities for parents and professionals as needed.
• Attend staff, professional, and parent meetings as required.
• Assist with in-service training for center staff when applicable.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, therapy sessions, progress, and communications.
• Ensure documentation complies with clinic standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DOH, ADEK).
• Adhere to all ethical, confidentiality, and professional standards in practice.
• Stay informed on current research and developments in the field to ensure evidence-based care.

5. Equipment & Facility Responsibilities

• Ensure therapy equipment is available, functioning, and used safely during sessions.
• Take responsibility for the appropriate use and maintenance of equipment in line with clinic policies.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards in daily speech therapy practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month