Speech Therapist (Part Time and Locum positions available)

REN CI HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Speech Therapist. This rotational position involves assessment and intervention for communication and swallowing issues in patients. The ideal candidate has a degree in Speech Therapy, a valid practicing certificate, and ideally 1-2 years of related experience. Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team to develop effective therapy programs.

Qualifications

• Degree recognized by AHPC.
• Registered with Singapore Allied Health Professional Council.
• 1-2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with speech and swallowing impairments.
• Develop and implement Speech Therapy programs.
• Document patient records accurately.

Skills

Swallowing assessment

Communication rehabilitation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Patient record documentation

Education

Degree in Speech Therapy

Post-graduate qualification in Speech Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Speech Therapist post is a rotational post within the various settings in Ren Ci Hospital (RCH), namely Community Hospital (CH), Nursing Home (NH), Chronic Sick Unit (CSU), and Senior Care Centre (SCC).
• Provide assessment and intervention for swallowing and communication for the rehabilitation of patients and residents of RCH.
• Aim to maximize the speech and swallowing potential of patients and improve their quality of life.
• To assist HOD to develop suitable Speech Therapy programs.
• To assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients with swallowing, speech and hearing impairment.
• To formulate appropriate treatment plans and goals within the timeframe. Implement treatment plan. Re-evaluate and modify the treatment plan as required.
• To work with a multi-disciplinary team in RCH, which includes attending weekly case management meetings, participating in discharge planning in consultation with the patients, their families, the multi-disciplinary team and other external agencies involved. Communicate as required with other members of the team.
• To maintain an accurate and timely patient record by documenting in the patients’ medical case notes after attending to the patients.
• To instruct and supervise therapy aides carrying out speech therapy interventions for the patients.
• Be responsible for monitoring your own case load as well as junior staff and department caseload.

Requirements

• Degree in Speech Therapy that is recognized by AHPC
• Post-graduate qualification or certification in ‘Speech Therapy’ is an advantage
• Registered with the Singapore Allied Health Professional Council with valid practicing certificate.
• Fully registered Speech Therapist
• Highly encouraged to be a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Singapore (SALTS) association.
• 1-2 years of working experience in the relevant field.
• Working experience in a geriatric community hospital, long term care or nursing home setting will be an advantage.
• Mature and good team player.