Speech-Language Therapist & Pathologist (UAE National)

SEHA; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The role involves caseload management, development of therapy plans, and collaboration with families and educators to support patient goals.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, delivering therapy, and ensuring infection control and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Speech and Hearing Sciences or in Speech Language Pathology.
• Arabic communication skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing caseloads of patients with developmental speech and language delay and disorder, social communication disorder including dysfluency and motor speech disorders.
• Developing and implementing specialised speech and language treatment plans for individuals and groups.
• Advising others regarding management and care of patients with communication needs and oro-motor difficulties.
• Using assessments to form a baseline measure or differential diagnosis to plan intervention.
• Delivering therapy to integrate speech, language, and communication into daily routines.
• Taking in-depth case histories including medical, social, psychological, educational and developmental information.
• Liaising with internal and external agencies to provide targetted management and training.
• Maintaining infection control and safe practices in clinical areas.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and handling information securely.

Skills

Speech and Language Pathology

Job description

SEHA seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The role involves caseload management, development of therapy plans, and collaboration with families and educators to support patient goals.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, delivering therapy, and ensuring infection control and patient confidentiality.