Speech Therapist (KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre)

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre is seeking a Speech Therapist to develop and implement an intervention program, conduct assessments, and create individualized treatment and discharge plans to support patient self-management and safe, ethical care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, maintain thorough documentation in KCIS/EHR, provide education to patients and families, and mentor junior therapists while engaging in CPD and adhering to MOH and KPJ standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Language Pathology with advanced certificate or post-basic in the specialized area
• MAHPC Practicing Certificate (or equivalent)
• 2–5 years clinical experience; entry-level for Diploma holders
• Experience in an acute or sub-acute hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement interventions per specialized area
• Conduct assessments and discharge planning
• Maintain documentation in KCIS/EHR and report findings
• Provide counselling, education, and home program guidance
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehab team
• Support service operations and KPIs
• Mentor juniors and participate in CPD

Skills

Speech Therapy

Assessment skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Speech Language Pathology

MAHPC license

Tools

KCIS/EHR

Job description

Speech Therapist (KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre)

Develop and implement a specialized area of interventions program according to the specialized area. Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans. Conduct thorough assessments, provide patient and family education, and ensure continuity of care while maintaining safety, compliance, and ethical standards.

A specialist therapist will be the referral person for any complex cases according to the specialised area and will mentor other therapists based on their expert area.

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing in KCIS/EHR, and report significant findings to referring doctors.

Provide counselling, education, and home program guidance to patients, caregivers, and families to support self-management and continuity of care.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, including occupational therapists, speech therapists, doctors, nurses, and rehab aides to ensure coordinated service delivery.

Support administrative functions such as service operations, scheduling, coordination of rehabilitation activities, and maintaining statistical data for KPIs and performance indicators.

Participate in staff orientation, supervision, coaching, and mentorship of junior therapists, interns, and rehabilitation assistants; monitor their performance and care delivery.

Engage actively in continuous professional development (CPD) via training, workshops, competency assessments, privileging processes, and evidence-based practice updates.

Ensure compliance with KPJ policies, MSQH/JCI/ISO standards, MOH regulations, PDPA requirements, and ethical principles in all clinical and administrative tasks.

Implement, adhere to, and monitor services SOPs for assessments, interventions, documentation, and quality assurance processes.

Ensure a safe, hygienic, and functional therapy environment in accordance with hospital safety, infection control, occupational safety and health standards, and emergency procedures.

Oversee, maintain, and ensure proper functioning of all physiotherapy equipment, including conducting inspections, reporting faults, managing inventory, and ensuring asset safekeeping.

Participate in quality and safety initiatives including incident reporting, Q-Radar compliance, RCA investigations, continuous quality improvement initiative projects, and promoting a patient-safety culture.

Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that therapy services comply with legal, ethical, and institutional standards while maintaining professionalism and positive work culture.

Facilitate duties assigned by the Head of Service or hospital management in supporting marketing and service promotion activities.

QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENT

Applications are restricted to citizens of Malaysia

Degree in Speech Language Pathology Therapy, with Advanced Professional Certificate or post basic certificate in the specialized area

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology Therapy with coursework Master Degree in the Specialization certification in any specific Speech Language Pathology scope (e.g., Geriatric, Early Intervention, Swallowing, Language, Voice etc).

Licensure

Possession of a valid Practicing Certificate issued by the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC) or equivalent national regulatory body.

Experience

2-5 years or more of clinical experience. (Entry-level consideration possible for Diploma holders)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Experience in an acute or sub-acute hospital setting or related field.

Healthcare Services More than 10,000 employees

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.

KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.

In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.

The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.

Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.