Speech - Language Therapist

Sunway Medical Centre; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Malaysia seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to assess and treat patients with communication disorders. The ideal candidate will develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide education to patients and families. This role offers a chance to positively impact the quality of life for diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with patients and families.
• Experience with diverse patient groups, including pediatrics and geriatrics is a plus.
• Passionate about improving the quality of life for individuals with communication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct therapy sessions for patients of all ages.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field

Registered with the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing (MASH)

Job description

Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.

Conduct therapy sessions for patients of all ages, from children with speech delays to adults recovering from stroke or other conditions.

Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on treatment plans and exercises.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Maintain accurate patient records and progress reports.

Stay updated with the latest advancements in speech-language therapy through continuous learning and training.

Qualification & Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or a related field.

Registered with the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing (MASH).

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with patients and their families.

Experience working with diverse patient groups, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, is an added advantage.

Passionate about improving the quality of life for individuals with communication challenges.

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Sunway Healthcare is part of the Sunway Group, one of Malaysia's largest conglomerates with core interest in property, construction, education and healthcare. The group currently runs Sunway Medical Centre, which is one of the largest private tertiary hospitals in the region with 636 beds and is accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The group is also building 5 more hospitals in different cities in Malaysia which will complete in stages over the next four years.