Speech Language Pathologist

Nivera Child Development Centre; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Nivera Child Development Center in Kochi, Kerala invites a passionate Speech Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing and treating speech, language, feeding, and swallowing difficulties in children, and collaborating with parents and allied health professionals.

Freshers are welcome; experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply. Malayalam language proficiency is preferred to better engage local families.

Qualifications

• BASLP or M.Sc. SLP required.
• Freshers welcome; experienced candidates also encouraged.
• Malayalam language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language assessments for children.
• Develop individualized therapy goals and plans.
• Provide one-to-one speech and language therapy sessions.
• Guide parents on home-based communication activities.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and reports.
• Collaborate with occupational, behavior, and other therapists.
• Participate in case discussions and team meetings.
• Support awareness programs and center activities when required.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical observation

Teamwork

Education

BASLP

M.SC. SLP

Job description

Speech Therapist – Full-Time Nivera Child Development Center, Kumbalam, Kochi, Kerala

Nivera Child Development Center is a multidisciplinary child development and therapy center dedicated to helping children achieve their communication, developmental, behavioral, and learning goals through evidence-based therapy and compassionate care. We are currently looking for a passionate and committed Speech Therapist to join our growing team.

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

The Speech Therapist will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and providing therapy for children with speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing difficulties. The candidate should be able to work closely with children, parents, and a multidisciplinary therapy team to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language assessments for children.
• Develop individualized therapy goals and treatment plans.
• Provide one-on-one speech and language therapy sessions.
• Guide parents on home-based communication activities and therapy carryover.
• Maintain accurate assessment reports, therapy notes, and progress records.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, behavior therapists, physiotherapists, special educators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in case discussions, parent counseling sessions, and team meetings.
• Support awareness programs, workshops, and center activities when required.

Required Qualification

• BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) or
• M.Sc. SLP (Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology)
  

Experience

• Freshers can apply.
• Experienced candidates are also welcome.

Preferred Languages

• Malayalam
  

Required Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work patiently and empathetically with children and families.
• Strong clinical observation and documentation skills.
• Teamwork and professional ethics.

Work Location

• Supportive multidisciplinary work environment.
• Opportunities for clinical learning and professional growth.
• Exposure to a wide range of pediatric therapy cases.