Speech Therapist – Virtual Sessions for Children with Disabilities
Position: Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist
Mode: Remote / Online
Engagement: Part-time / Consultant / Full-time
Target Group: Children with disabilities and developmental delays
About the Role
We are looking for a qualified and compassionate Speech Therapist to provide virtual therapy sessions for children with disabilities. The therapist will be responsible for assessing speech, language, communication, and swallowing-related concerns, preparing individualized intervention plans, conducting online therapy sessions, and guiding parents/caregivers for home-based support.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual speech and language assessments for children with disabilities and developmental delays.
- Plan and deliver online therapy sessions based on each child’s needs and goals.
- Work with children having conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, developmental delay, hearing impairment, speech delay, and multiple disabilities.
- Support children in areas such as speech clarity, language development, communication, articulation, fluency, social communication, and alternative communication methods.
- Prepare Individualized Therapy Plans and measurable goals for each child.
- Provide regular guidance and home-based activities to parents/caregivers.
- Track progress and maintain session notes, reports, and monthly updates.
- Coordinate with special educators, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and program teams whenever required.
- Use creative, child-friendly, and engaging methods suitable for virtual sessions.
- Recommend assistive or alternative communication tools where needed.
- Participate in case discussions, parent meetings, and progress reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Hearing / Speech-Language Pathology / Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.
- RCI registration is preferred/required as per organizational and program requirements.
- Experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Good understanding of early intervention, child development, and parent-led therapy approaches.
- Comfortable conducting therapy sessions through online platforms.
Skills Required
- Strong clinical knowledge in speech, language, and communication therapy.
- Ability to engage children virtually using activities, visuals, games, and parent participation.
- Good communication skills in English and local languages. Knowledge of Hindi/Kannada or regional languages will be an advantage.
- Patience, empathy, and child-friendly approach.
- Ability to work with children from rural, low-income, or underserved communities.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Basic comfort with digital tools such as Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, Google Sheets, and online therapy resources.
Preferred Experience
- Minimum 1–3 years of experience working with children with disabilities.
- Experience in early intervention, inclusive education, or CBR/community-based rehabilitation programs.
- Experience training parents/caregivers for home-based therapy.
- Prior experience conducting virtual therapy sessions will be an added advantage.
Session Expectations
- Conduct one-on-one or small group virtual sessions.
- Share simple home practice activities after each session.
- Maintain child-wise progress records.
- Provide monthly progress updates to the program team.
- Ensure sessions are inclusive, safe, engaging, and adapted to each child’s ability level.
Reporting To
Program Manager / Clinical Lead / Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
Location
Remote, with occasional coordination meetings as required.
Compensation
As per experience and number of sessions conducted. Final terms can be discussed based on availability and engagement model.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
