SPEECH THERAPIST, SPEECH THERAPY

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver evidence-based services across the lifespan, from assessment to treatment of communication and swallowing disorders, within an interdisciplinary team.

You will lead assessments, plan discharges, provide therapy, document in KCIS/EHR, educate families, and mentor junior staff while upholding KPJ policies and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy or Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology.
• Valid Practising Certificate by the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council.
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Empathy and active listening in patient and staff interactions.
• Collaborative leadership within multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and discharge planning tailored to age and clinical condition.
• Provide evidence-based speech language therapy interventions to maximise function.
• Maintain accurate documentation in KCIS/EHR and report findings to doctors.
• Counsel patients and families and provide home program guidance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehab teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Support service operations, scheduling, and KPI data collection.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology

Practising Certificate (MAHPC)

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Speech Therapistor Speech Language Pathologistis a licensed clinician responsible for providingcomprehensive, evidence-based services for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of human communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan. This role requires clinical expertise, adherence to professional ethics, and effective collaboration within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient functional outcomes and quality of life. The incumbent is accountable for the smooth, efficient, and effective operation of their assigned clinical services.

2) JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments to identify problems and needs, and develop appropriate treatment and discharge plans tailored to age, culture, support system, and clinical condition.

• Provide high-qualityspeech language pathologytherapy interventions based on assessment findings and patient goals, ensuring continuity of care and maximising functional abilities.

• 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, andmonitorservicesSOPs 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 allspeech language pathologyequipment, 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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by immediate superior or hospital management

3) JOB DESCRIPTION

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy / Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology.

• Valid Practicing Certificate by the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (2 yearly renewal).

• A Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.

• Empathy and active listening in patient and staff interactions.

• Coaching and motivation for team empowerment.

• Cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

• Collaborative leadership within multidisciplinary setting.

• Compassionate, patient-centered, and ethical in practice.

• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.

• Accountable and responsible for outcomes.

• Proactive and solution-oriented.

• Professional integrity and confidentiality.

• Supportive team player with a positive attitude.

• Committed to continuous learning and service improvement.