Senior / Speech Therapist, Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital) is seeking Speech-Language Pathologists to assess and treat adults and elderly patients in acute care settings. Responsibilities include planning and delivering therapy in wards, ICU, and ED, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Experienced candidates may supervise junior staff; applicants without experience are welcome. AHPC Singapore registration or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Registration with AHPC Singapore or eligibility for registration.
• Experience in acute hospital or adult healthcare settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with adults and elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in adult and elderly patients
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans for patients with acute medical conditions
• Provide direct therapy services in acute care wards, intensive care units, and emergency departments
• Manage complex dysphagia cases and conduct bedside swallowing assessments
• Collaborate with medical teams, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals in acute care planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports for rapid patient turnover
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and discharge planning
• For senior positions: supervise junior staff and students, mentor junior colleagues. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for adult/elderly care

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH's vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in adult and elderly patients

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans for patients with acute medical conditions

• Provide direct therapy services in acute care wards, intensive care units, and emergency departments

• Manage complex dysphagia cases and conduct bedside swallowing assessments

• Collaborate with medical teams, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals in acute care planning

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports for rapid patient turnover

• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and discharge planning

• For senior positions: supervise junior staff and students, mentor junior colleagues. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply.

Requirements For Candidates Without Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent

• Eligible for registration with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Singapore

• Strong academic performance with clinical placement experience in adult/acute care settings preferred

• Enthusiasm for working with adult and elderly populations

• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced acute care environments

For Experienced Candidates:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent

• Registration with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Singapore or eligibility for registration

• Minimum 2-4 years of clinical experience in acute hospital or adult healthcare settings

• Proven experience with adult dysphagia management and bedside swallowing assessments

• Experience working with elderly patients and age-related communication disorders

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

For All Candidates:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with adult and elderly patients

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute healthcare environment

• Understanding of medical conditions affecting adult and elderly populations

• Commitment to evidence-based practice in acute care settings