Speech Language Pathologist

Daya Rehabilitation Trust; Kannur; Presencial; INR 450.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Daya Rehabilitation Trust in Kannur seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for its Early Intervention Center serving children aged 0–13 with neurodevelopmental disorders. You will conduct assessments, design therapy plans, and deliver evidence-based language, feeding, and AAC interventions within a multidisciplinary team and family-centered care framework.

Role requires BASLP with RCI registration (CRR number preferred).

Formación

• Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) or B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing) is required.
• Master in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP) or MSc in similar field is preferred.
• RCI Certification and CRR number are mandatory to practice.
• Proven paediatric experience and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed speech, language, feeding, and swallowing assessments.
• Plan and implement evidence-based therapy across communication disorders.
• Coordinate with doctors, therapists, and psychologists for holistic care.
• Counsel and train families in home-based language stimulation and feeding strategies.
• Participate in weekly academic discussions and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Engage in community outreach and awareness activities related to speech and development.

Conocimientos

Pediatric SLT

Assessment Skills

Family Counseling

Educación

BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology)

MASLP / MSc in Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology

Descripción del empleo

Our Early Intervention Center is a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation setup dedicated to comprehensive assessment, intervention, and family-centered care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders from 0–13 years of age.

The center functions with an expert multidisciplinary team comprising:

• Doctors-Rehab Physician
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Developmental Therapists

We provide evidence-based, child-centered intervention for children with:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
• Genetic Conditions including DownSyndrome
• Feeding & Swallowing Difficulties
• Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The Speech Language Pathologist will beresponsible for assessment, diagnosis, intervention planning, therapyimplementation, caregiver counseling, and multidisciplinary coordination forchildren with communication, speech, language, feeding, and social interactiondifficulties.

The position offers extensive clinicalexposure in pediatric neurodevelopmental rehabilitation with opportunities forinterdisciplinary learning, advanced therapeutic approaches, academicdiscussions, and community outreach program.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct detailed speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing assessments
• Identify receptive and expressive language difficulties
• Assess articulation, phonology, fluency, voice, and social communication skills
• Evaluate prelinguistic and pre-communication skills in young children
• Perform oral motor and feeding assessments
• Develop individualized therapy goals and treatment plans

2. Therapy & Intervention

Provide evidence-based interventionincluding:

Speech & Language Therapy

• Language stimulation therapy
• Receptive and expressive language intervention
• Articulation and phonological therapy
• Fluency shaping and stuttering intervention
• Pragmatic and social communication training

Feeding & Oral Placement Therapy

• Oral motor stimulation
• Feeding intervention for sensory and motor feeding difficulties
• Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) approaches using specialized feeding kits and tools

AAC & Communication Support

• Use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
• PECS/AWAS and picture-based communication systems
• Visual schedules and communication aids

Technology-Assisted Therapy

• Therapy through game-oriented digital applications
• Use of immersive and semi-immersive therapy environments
• Virtual reality-based engagement activities for communication and interaction enhancement

3. Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, doctors, and developmental therapists
• Participate in interdisciplinary case planning and goal setting
• Contribute to holistic rehabilitation planning and outcome monitoring

4. Parent Counseling & Family Training

• Conduct parent guidance and counseling sessions
• Educate caregivers regarding home-based language stimulation and communication strategies
• Train families in feeding techniques, behavior support, and AAC usage
• Support family-centered intervention approaches

5. Academic & Professional Activities

• Participate in weekly academic discussions and case presentations
• Attend multidisciplinary clinical reviews and team meetings
• Engage in evidence-based learning and skill enhancement activities
• Opportunity for exposure to advanced pediatric rehabilitation practices

6. Community Outreach & Awareness Programs

• Participate in developmental screening camps and awareness programs
• Involve in community-based rehabilitation initiatives
• Conduct parent education sessions and public awareness activities related to speech, language, autism, and developmental disorders

Clinical Exposure Offered

• Pediatric speech and language disorders
• ADHD and behavioral communication difficulties
• Cerebral palsy and motor speech disorders
• Feeding and swallowing therapy
• AAC implementation
• Early intervention practices
• Interdisciplinary rehabilitation models
• Sensory-integrated communication approaches
• Technology-assisted pediatric therapy

Facilities & Therapeutic Resources Available

• Specialized speech and language therapy materials
• Speech Buddies and articulation tools
• Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) kits
• AAC – AVAZ and picture communication systems
• Interactive therapy aids and digital applications
• Immersive and semi-immersive therapy rooms
• Multidisciplinary therapy environment

Digital Documentation & Clinical Management

Digital Documentation & ClinicalManagement.The center follows a fully digitalized clinical documentation andfollow-up system using Zoho-based clinical management software to ensuresystematic intervention planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and outcometracking.

The Speech Language Pathologist will gain exposure to:

• SMART goal setting and individualized therapy planning
• Therapy session documentation and progress tracking
• Periodic goal review and outcome evaluation
• Digital follow-up and case management systems
• Multidisciplinary coordination through integrated clinical records
• Structured reporting and evidence-based monitoring of child progress

The digital platform supports:

• Continuity of care
• Standardized clinical documentation
• Improved interdisciplinary communication and follow-up

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Undergraduate: Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) or B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing).
• Postgraduate: Master in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP) or M.Sc. in Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology for advanced practitioner roles.

2. Mandatory Registration

• RCI Certification: Therapists must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) .
• CRR Number: A valid Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) number is legally required to practice and evaluate developmental communication disorders in India.

3. Core Competencies for EICs

• Paediatric Experience: Proven clinical experience in diagnosing and treating early childhood communication, speech, and swallowing disorders (e.g., autism, speech delays, stuttering).
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: The ability to collaborate closely with developmental paediatricians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and clinical psychologist