Speech Therapist

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a qualified Speech Pathologist to assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. The role involves working with a diverse patient mix from various medical areas. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and relevant clinical experience, alongside proper qualification for registration with the Allied Health Professional Council.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professional Council
• Minimum 4 to 6 years' relevant clinical experience in a large acute hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Undertake delegated operational and administrative responsibilities for senior positions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology or Master's of Science in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job Description

You will assess, diagnose and treat patients who are unable to communicate effectively and who may also have swallowing difficulties. Your patients will be a mix of children and adults from ENT, Oncology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Respiratory Medicine and Paediatrics.

For senior positions, you are expected to undertake delegated areas of operational and administrative responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent) or Masters of Science in Speech Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Minimum 4 to 6 years' relevant clinical experience in a large acute hospital setting to be considered for a senior position
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential
• Eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professional Council
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19