Locum Speech Therapist

MAHSA HOSPITAL SDN. BHD.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHSA HOSPITAL SDN. BHD. in Malaysia seeks a Speech-Language Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, and to develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.

The role includes documenting progress and educating patients and families on therapy options and home exercises. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate care, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and uphold regulatory documentation

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing conditions to inform treatment planning.
• Implement evidence-based speech therapy interventions to address patients' needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.
• Provide input on patients' progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Design and instruct speech exercises and techniques to improve articulation, fluency, voice, and communication skills.
• Monitor therapy sessions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Educate patients and families on speech, language, and swallowing conditions, options, and preventive measures.
• Provide guidance on home exercises and self-care strategies to improve communication and swallowing.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and ensure holistic care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, plans, and progress; ensure compliance with standards.
• Adhere to quality assurance programs and contribute to quality improvement via peer review and case discussions

Job description

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing conditions to develop appropriate treatment plans.

Implement evidence-based speech therapy interventions to address patients' needs.

Treatment Planning:

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop comprehensive and individualized speech therapy treatment plans.

Provide input on patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques:

Design and instruct patients in speech exercises and techniques to improve articulation, fluency, voice, and communication skills.

Monitor patients during therapy sessions to ensure safe and effective participation.

Educate patients and their families on speech, language, and swallowing conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.

Provide guidance on home exercises and self-care strategies to improve communication and swallowing function.

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals:

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and ensure holistic care.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and departmental documentation standards.

Quality Assurance:

Adhere to quality assurance programs and contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Participate in peer review and case discussions as required.