Sessional Speech and Language Therapist - Arabic

Aspris; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to enhance patients' communication abilities and quality of life in Dubai. The role involves conducting assessments, developing customized therapy plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, a DOH/DHA license, and a strong commitment to patient support.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience in diagnostic assessment report writing.
• Ability to communicate in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments using standardized tools.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve communication skills.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Knowledge of speech and language disorders

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology

DOH / DHA License

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide specialized care, support, and therapeutic interventions to enhance the communication and swallowing abilities of patients, ultimately improving their quality of life and participation in daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments: Administer standardized and / or creation referenced tools to better understand strengths and weaknesses of clients in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
• Set language-based diagnosis or work closely with the MDT to identify the underlying condition.
• Develop individualized treatment plans: Based on assessment result, create personalized therapy plans tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client.
• Write thorough reports, intervention plans and progress summaries.
• Implement therapeutic interventions: Utilize evidence-based techniques and therapies to improve clients communication skills, in the areas of speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing.
• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate speech therapy sessions: conduct one-on-one or group therapy sessions with clients. Sessions can be based in the clinic or at the school / nursery.
• Participate actively in MDT meetings to discuss the cases and align the treatment plan with the team.
• Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams: work closely with physicians, educators, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Monitor, progress and adjust treatment: regularly assess clients progress and modify treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate clients and caregivers: provide clients and their families with strategies and techniques to support communication development and carry over therapy goals at home and in other environments.
• Maintain accurate records: keep detailed record of assessments, therapy session, progress notes, and client communication to ensure effective continuity of care while considering the clinic and the Healthcare regulator’s requirements.
• Stay current with research and best practices: continuously update knowledge of the latest advancements and best practices in the field of speech and language therapy to deliver evidence – based interventions.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards: uphold ethical guidelines, confidentiality standards, and professional conduct in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

• Engage in providing training opportunities for parents and other professionals upon the need.

  Knowledge / Education / Skills:

• 2 years’ Speech and Language Therapist experience;
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathologist from an accredited university;
• A current DOH / DHA license/registration to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist;
• Experience in diagnostic assessment report writing
• Experience in working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers; Arabic & English;
• Empathy and patience in working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds;
• Knowledge of various speech and language disorders, standardized assessment tools, and therapeutic techniques
• Good computer proficiency (eg. MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers;

• Good computer proficiency.

  Preferred:

• Experience in managing autism and other developmental disorders

• Experience in parent training/coaching

  Responsibility

  Information

• Shared responsibility for the confidentiality, security and accuracy of records, data and information. Ensuring good quality documentation, which meets the Organizational requirements Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements.

  Communication & Interaction

• Communications will regularly require some judgement involving the seeking and gathering of information with the need for some explanation. May have interactions which contain distressing information.

  Safeguarding

• All colleagues have a responsibility to protect and safeguard vulnerable individuals at risk (whether children or adults). Colleagues must be aware of local child and adult protection procedures and who to contact within the Local Authority Safeguarding team for further advice. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and to undertake additional training appropriate to their role.

  Working Environment

• Office working

Language

• English and Arabic (Required)

License/Certification:

• DOH / DHA License or Eligibility Letter is required