Senior Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist

Varnam Child Development Centre; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Leave policy

Job summary

Varnam Child Development Centre is seeking a Senior Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist to join our pediatric rehab team in Hyderabad. The role focuses on assessing and treating speech, language, hearing, and developmental disorders in children while mentoring junior therapists.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team and engage in family counselling, evidence-based therapy planning, and program development.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in ASLP from a recognised institute.
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in a child development centre or pediatric rehabilitation setting.
• Demonstrated experience with pediatric caseloads.
• RCI registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage speech and language disorders in children; develop individualized therapy plans.
• Coordinate audiology services including PTA, immittance, and AVT within a multidisciplinary team.
• Counsel parents/caregivers on diagnosis, home training and rehabilitation strategies.
• Mentor junior therapists and contribute to programme development.
• Participate as a key member of the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Pediatrics

Team coordination

Communication

Education

B.Sc. & M.Sc. in ASLP

Tools

Audiometer

Tympanometry

Job description

Department: Child Development / Rehabilitation Services

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist to join our child development centre. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience assessing and treating pediatric clients across a range of speech, language, hearing, and developmental disorders, and will play a senior role mentoring junior therapists and coordinating with the rehabilitation team.

Key Responsibilities

Speech-Language Pathology

• Conduct assessment and management of speech and language disorders in children, including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, apraxia of speech, autism, ADHD, articulation and phonological disorders
• Design and deliver individualised therapy plans using evidence-based techniques
• Counsel parents and caregivers on diagnosis, home training, and rehabilitation strategies
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Audiology

• Perform audiological screening, diagnosis, and management, including PTA, Immittance Audiometry, and Speech Audiometry
• Conduct Hearing Aid Trials (HAT) and Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT)
• Administer special tests: Tone Decay, SISI, and Eustachian tube dysfunction assessment
• Counsel clients and families on hearing loss, hearing aid use/maintenance, and auditory training

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP) from a recognised institute
• Minimum 3+ years of clinical experience in a child development centre or pediatric rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrated experience with pediatric caseloads
• RCI registration

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a senior/lead therapist role
• Participation in relevant conferences, workshops, or certificate courses related to pediatric speech and hearing

Skills & Attributes

• Strong diagnostic and therapy skills across diverse pediatric disorder types
• Energetic, confident, and able to work independently under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with clients, families, and team members
• Flexible and adaptable to varied client needs and schedules
• Benefits: Health insurance, professional development, leave policy