Speech Therapist (Rehabilitation Centre)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Women's and Children's Hospital is seeking a specialist in Speech Language Therapy focused on paediatric caseloads. The role includes assessing communication disorders, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and engaging in educational and research activities to enhance quality of patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Speech Language Therapy required.
• Experience in paediatric speech and language preferred.
• Dysphagia assessment experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders in paediatrics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Contribute to managing daily operations and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Entry Level Master in Speech Language Therapy

Job description

Company description:

KK Women's and Children's Hospital has evolved over the decades, since its founding in 1858, into a regional leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services to handle high-risk conditions in women and children. More than 400 specialists adopt a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, and harness the latest innovations and technology for the best medical care possible.

As an academic healthcare institution, KKH believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it strives for world-class clinical leadership.

As we continually raise the bar on clinical excellence, we are sensitive to our patients' needs for a pleasant hospital experience - one where they receive seamless service and enjoy the warmth of compassionate care in a healing environment.

Job description:

Job Description

You will specialise in paediatric caseloads (0-18 years of age) in the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will assess and manage communication and swallowing disorders in paediatrics, and evaluate and shape assessment and management practices. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient care, provide education to patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals, as well as engage in research activities. Other job duties include, involved in managing daily operations and department resources, and contribute towards staff development. You will also be involved in implementing the department's initiatives and programmes.

Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree or Entry Level Master in Speech Language Therapy or its equivalent

-A team player with leadership quality and excellent interpersonal skills

-Experience in paediatric speech and language is an asset

-Experience in dysphagia assessment and intervention in adults or paediatrics will be an added advantage