Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluate patients with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. Use standardised tools and observations to assess speech-language difficulties. Treatment Planning: Develop individualised therapy plans based on assessment results and patient goals. Set short-term and long-term communication goals in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and other professionals. Therapy and Intervention: Conduct therapy sessions to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Use evidence-based practices to improve articulation, fluency (e.g., stuttering), voice, and language comprehension and expression. Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions, progress reports, and case histories. Adjust therapy approaches based on ongoing evaluation and progress. Family and Caregiver Training: Educate and train family members, caregivers, and teachers to support therapy goals at home or school. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, special educators, and medical teams to provide holistic care. Participate in case discussions, reviews, and team meetings. Community and School-Based Support: Provide outreach services in schools, early intervention centres, or rural health camps as needed. Assistive Communication: Assess need for and help implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools. Awareness and Education: