Senior / Speech Therapist *

NUHS@Home; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital is seeking a Speech Therapist to provide services primarily in an acute hospital setting. You will diagnose and manage speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties in adults and geriatric patients, participating in rehabilitation and quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Speech Therapy with inpatient and outpatient experience, and competency in dysphasia assessment. Teamwork and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Speech Therapy with inpatient and outpatient experience.
• Competent in dysphasia assessment and management.
• Experience with a wide variety of patient groups is an advantage.
• Member of the Singapore Speech Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties in adults and geriatrics.
• Provide Speech Therapy services primarily in an acute hospital setting and participate in rehabilitation and quality initiatives.
• Contribute to community services and drive clinical improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to work independently

Inpatient experience

Dysphasia assessment

Education

Bachelor degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Job ID: 9360

Job Function: Allied Health

Institution: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Job Description

You will provide Speech Therapy Services primarily in an acute healthcare setting. You will be expected to participate in various community services by the rehabilitation department and contribute to quality and clinical improvement initiatives of the hospital. You will diagnose and manage speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties in adult and geriatrics populations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Speech Therapy, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient services
• Competent in dysphasia assessment and management
• Keen interest and dedication in the rehabilitation of patients
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently
• Experience with a wide variety of patient groups will be an advantage
• Member of the Singapore Speech Therapy Association