Senior / Speech Therapist

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Singapore is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to join its dynamic team. Responsibilities include assessing patients and implementing evidence-based treatments for voice and swallowing disorders. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be capable of working effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Qualifications

• Trained and experienced in working with adult patients with voice and swallowing disorders.
• Good team player able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients logically, generating and testing hypotheses.
• Plan and implement treatments ensuring patient safety.
• Monitor patient progress and maintain records confidentially.
• Supervise support staff and oversee safe treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multilingual abilities

Education

Bachelor / Master Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess patients in a logical and sequential manner, generating and testing a hypothesis reasoning.
• Analyse patients' problems directly related to the conditions referred, demonstrating sound clinical reasoning.
• Plan and implement treatment, reflecting current available scientific evidence, ensuring patient safety and effectiveness of intervention.
• Monitor patients' progress throughout treatment, prepare and maintain records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to confidentiality requirements.
• Participate as an active member of the care team via attending relevant ward / unit rounds, clinics, meetings and in research and work improvement activities.
• Contribute to achievement of departmental action plan, collaborating with internal and external clients in a professional manner.
• Contribute to learning and growth through active participation in departmental clinical education and clinical training initiatives.
• Supervise and facilitate learning of support staff / students / junior staff / peers as required.
• Oversee Therapy Assistants on performance of duties to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Speech Pathology or its equivalent.
• Trained and experienced in working with adult patients with voice and swallowing disorders
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player and able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferably with ability to speak more than 1 language or dialect.
• Must be fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccinations.