Senior/ Speech Therapist (NTUC Health)

Worq AI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Worq AI is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Therapist in Singapore to assess and treat clients with dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders. You will plan person-centered therapy, conduct bedside swallow screenings, and empower families with feeding strategies in home and community settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with medical teams, documenting records, and contributing to quality improvement and research. AHPC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge in adult dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders.
• High empathy, patience, adaptable and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently in various home environments and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop person-centered therapy plans aligned with lifestyle and caregiver capacity.
• Perform bedside swallow screenings and recommend textures/fluids.
• Train family members and care partners on communication strategies and safe feeding.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals for holistic care.
• Document clinical records and provide reports for functional status reviews or funding requirements.
• Develop training materials and conduct staff training for therapists and support staff.
• Support quality improvement and research projects.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Neurogenic communication disorders

Empathy

Independent work

Education

Speech Therapy degree

AHPC registration

Job description

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for clients/residents with communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) and swallowing difficulties, often resulting from stroke, dementia, or neurological conditions.
• Intervention Planning: Develop and implement person-centered therapy plans that align with the client's/resident's lifestyle and the caregiver's capacity.
• Dysphagia Management: Perform bedside swallow screenings and assessments. Recommend appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies to prevent aspiration.
• Caregiver Empowerment: Train family members and domestic helpers on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the client's/resident's well-being.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and provide reports for functional status reviews or funding requirements.
• Staff training and development: Develop training materials and resources and conduct training for therapists, support staff and care partners
• Service and quality improvement: Assist to conduct quality improvement/research projects
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology.
• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

• Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive evaluations for clients/residents with communication disorders (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) and swallowing difficulties, often resulting from stroke, dementia, or neurological conditions.
• Intervention Planning: Develop and implement person-centered therapy plans that align with the client's/resident's lifestyle and the caregiver's capacity.
• Dysphagia Management: Perform bedside swallow screenings and assessments. Recommend appropriate food textures and fluid consistencies to prevent aspiration.
• Caregiver Empowerment: Train family members and domestic helpers on communication strategies and safe feeding techniques.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the client's/resident's well-being.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and provide reports for functional status reviews or funding requirements.
• Staff training and development: Develop training materials and resources and conduct training for therapists, support staff and care partners
• Service and quality improvement: Assist to conduct quality improvement/research projects
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology.
• Full registration with Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC)

Requirements

• Strong clinical knowledge in adult dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders.
• High empathy, patience, adaptable and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently in various home environments and community settings.