SPEECH THERAPIST, SPEECH THERAPY

KPJ Healthcare Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad in Malaysia is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of communication and swallowing disorders across age groups.

The role requires CPD participation, adherence to ethics, and collaboration with doctors, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to optimise patient outcomes and ensure service quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy.
• Practicing Certificate by MAHPC (every 2 years).
• 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.
• Collaborative leadership within multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop tailored treatment and discharge plans.
• Deliver high-quality speech-language therapy interventions based on assessments and goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation in KCIS/EHR and report findings to doctors.
• Provide counselling, education, and home program guidance to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Support admin functions, scheduling, and KPI data for performance metrics.
• Mentor junior therapists and participate in CPD and quality initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation abilities

Empathy

Active listening

Coaching

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Speech & Language Therapy

Practicing Certificate (MAHPC)

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Speech Therapistor Speech Language Pathologistis a licensed clinician responsible for providingcomprehensive, evidence-based services for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment ofhuman communication and swallowing disordersacross 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.

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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.