Speech Therapist/ Senior Speech Therapist

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

Job summary

SPD is seeking a Speech Therapist to manage caseloads and deliver evidence-based interventions for clients with physical and mobility challenges. You will work in a collaborative team, tailoring plans for individuals and groups, and liaising with caregivers and other professionals to support progress.

You will monitor client outcomes, update records, and participate in professional development to advance best practices in speech therapy and client care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Speech Therapy (AHPC).
• Eligible for registration as a Speech Therapist under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in local languages will be an advantage.
• A team player with a heart for serving in the social service sector and supporting people with disability.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, plan and implement speech therapy interventions for clients with physical or mobility difficulties.
• Collaborate with clients one-to-one, in groups or special settings per programme needs.
• Monitor progress, evaluate effectiveness and review therapy needs.
• Provide speech therapy training and updates to caregivers and care teams.
• Refer clients to specialists for further treatment when needed.
• Conduct home, school or workplace visits when required.
• Participate in clinical documentation and administrative duties.
• Engage in professional development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fluency in local languages

Education

Bachelor or Masters Degree in Speech Therapy (AHPC)

Job description

Clinical Management

Manage a caseload of routine and standard cases with proficiency and independence through the following:

• Assess, develop, plan, and implement speech therapy interventions to clients with physical, functional, or mobility difficulties in accordance with programme approach, framework, and SOPs.
• Be part of the collaborative team to work with clients on a one-to-one basis, group, or special setting based on programme requirements and client levels of functioning.
• Monitor clients’ speech therapy progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and review clients’ speech therapy needs in accordance with programme requirements.
• Provide speech therapy consultation, support and update on the clients' progress and status to caregivers and all those involved in the client care team.
• Refer clients to respective specialists (e.g., other therapists, psychologists, neurologists, doctors, etc.) for consultation and further treatment or training as and when necessary.
• Conduct home/school/workplace visits when necessary.
• Provide speech therapy related training on relevant platforms when required.

Clinical Administration

• Participate in departmental administrative duties and operational processes to support service delivery.
• Ensure timely documentation of clinical records for all cases and timely reporting in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to service quality assurance initiatives, including audits, risk identification, and incident reporting.
• Maintain inventory of therapy equipment and resources for the programme.

Clinical Teaching and Supervision

• Provide on-the-job guidance to other staff (e.g., support staff, therapy assistants, other members of the collaborative team), caregivers and volunteers in the execution and/or maintenance of speech therapy programmes.
• Share knowledge and best practices with peers and junior staff when required.
• Provide speech therapy related training on relevant platforms when required.

Professional Development

• Actively engage in continual professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
• Participate in literature reviews and research-related activities to support evidence-based practice.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of speech therapy and apply relevant knowledge to clinical work.
• Attend and contribute regularly to staff meetings, case conferences, in-services as well as other meetings as required.

Other Activities

• Participate in cross divisional committees or events organised by SPD when required.
• Represent SPD in networking with other community organisations as requested.
• Engage in any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

1. Bachelor or Masters Degree in Speech Therapy (or equivalent) recognised by the Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC).
2. Eligible for registration as a Speech Therapist under the Allied Health Professions Act 2011.
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Fluency in local languages will be an advantage.
5. A team player with a heart for serving in the social service sector and supporting people with disability

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