Senior/Speech Therapist, DCD (2 Years Contract)

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Speech Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team in the Department of Child Development. The role involves assessing children with developmental needs, developing tailored therapy programs, and engaging caregivers in education. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor or Master Degree in Speech Therapy and have experience with preschool children or children with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and working with preschool children or children with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify the individual needs of patients.
• Develop and implement appropriate therapy programs.
• Administer, score & interpret specialized speech and language assessments.
• Engage parents in caregiver training and education.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Speech Therapy

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team in the Department of Child Development, providing services to children who have developmental needs. You will provide assessment for diagnosis and educational referrals, intervention, and caregiver education.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and identify the individual needs of patients.
• To be able to develop and implement appropriate and individualized and group therapy programs.
• Administer, scores & interpret specialized speech and language assessments.
• Experience in assessment and working with preschool children or children with developmental disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities) preferred.
• To be able to engage parents in caregiver training and education in individual and group settings.
• Have excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Speech Therapy from an accredited college or university recognized by the Ministry of Health under the Allied Health Professions Act.