Speech Language Therapist

Kanad Hospital; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanad Hospital seeks a Speech Therapist to provide pediatric speech and language services within a family‑centered model. The role covers screening, assessment, individualized intervention, parent training, and home programs to empower families in supporting child development.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence‑based services, coordinating care with families and schools, and maintaining thorough documentation and progress data for treatment planning.

Qualifications

• BSc in Speech‑language pathology or Speech and language therapy or Speech pathology or Speech therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, interpret and analyze speech, language and communication using formal and informal measures to determine therapeutic plans.
• Provide speech, language and communication treatment for pediatric patients and families, including disorders such as articulation, fluency, apraxia, expressive/receptive language, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Document progress and maintain medical records, including data collection for treatment planning.
• Pursue continuing education and professional development aligned with clinic needs and license maintenance.
• Coordinate communication of patient care with family, teachers, and medical professionals in a timely manner.
• Provide education and training to parents and caregivers on communication strategies for home and community settings.
• Engage with community resources, school meetings, and partnerships to support patient care.
• Utilize effective communication and problem solving with stakeholders and families.

Skills

Communication

Evidence‑based practice

Assessment

Treatment

Documentation

Continuing education

Coordination of services

Parent education

Community liaison

Public relations

Education

BSc in Speech‑language pathology / Speech therapy

Job description

Job Overview

Speech Therapists provide evidence‑based family‑centered pediatric speech and language services to patients and their families with speech, language, or relevant developmental or learning needs. They serve as a resource supporting the child's communication development through screening, assessment, consultation, individualized intervention, parent training, education, and home programs that empower individuals and parents with the skills and strategies to continue supporting the child.

Key Accountabilities

Clinical Evidence‑Based Practice

Ensure that all aspects of clinical service are consistent with evidence‑based practices and internationally recognized standards or guidelines.

Assessment

Administer, interpret, and analyze assessments using formal and informal measures of speech, language, and communication. Review and synthesize information from medical and other professional reports to determine appropriate therapeutic plan and recommendations for patients with complex needs.

Treatment

Provide therapeutic services to individuals and their families in the areas of speech, language, and communication, including specific communication disorders: speech sound production, fluency, apraxia of speech, expressive and receptive and written language, and autism spectrum disorders. Initiate referrals to other services and programs as necessary.

Documentation

Compose written documentation as required by hospital medical records. Establish and maintain ongoing data collection of patient progress for treatment planning and medical records through consultation with parents, direct therapeutic work with patients, anecdotal records, and assessment.

Continuing Education

Value and pursue life‑long learning and professional development. Establish annual professional development goals, engage in ongoing educational opportunities aligned with professional goals and clinic needs, including journal reviews, interest groups, attendance at workshops and conferences. Obtain necessary continuing education units for license maintenance and beyond.

Communication & Coordination of Services

Coordinate and provide necessary communication of all aspects of patient care and management with all relevant personnel—including family members, school teachers, and medical professionals—in a timely fashion.

Parent Education

Provide expertise and training to parents, families, and caregivers in areas of specific communication disorders as part of holistic family‑centered care. Discuss, demonstrate, model, and provide communication strategies to support recommendations and treatment progression outside the clinic setting.

Community Resource

Serve as a resource and support to community stakeholders for the therapeutic care of the patient and their family. Engage in school meetings and parent conferences as requested and clinically beneficial to the patient. Liaise and collaborate with medical professionals, colleagues, and other relevant personnel to ensure a coordinated approach to service for the patient.

Public Relations

Utilize problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, facilitation, and coaching skills when communicating with relevant stakeholders and/or family members.

Education

BSc in Speech‑language pathology or Speech and language therapy or Speech pathology or Speech therapy or Speech.