Position: Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Department: Rehabilitation / Speech & Hearing Services
Location: Lifecare Polyclinic
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time
Reports To: Medical Director / Clinical Head
Job Summary
We are looking for a qualified and compassionate Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based therapy for patients with speech, language, communication, voice and swallowing difficulties across pediatric and adult populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication, voice and swallowing assessments.
- Identify and evaluate speech and language disorders in children and adults.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment and patient needs.
- Provide therapy for:
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- Speech and language delay
- Stammering/stuttering
- Voice disorders
- Aphasia following stroke or neurological illness
- Dysarthria and other motor-speech disorders
- Cognitive-communication disorders
- Autism-related communication difficulties
- Feeding and swallowing difficulties, within professional scope and competency
- Provide individual and/or group therapy sessions as appropriate.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate patient assessment, treatment and progress documentation.
- Counsel and educate parents/caregivers regarding home-based therapy and communication strategies.
- Coordinate care with pediatricians, physicians, neurologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions when required.
- Maintain professional standards, patient confidentiality and infection-control practices.
- Provide appropriate referrals for audiological, neurological, psychological or other specialist evaluation when indicated.
- Participate in health camps, awareness programs and community outreach activities when required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology / Speech and Hearing from a recognized institution.
- Valid professional registration/licensure as applicable.
- Previous clinical experience preferred.
- Freshers may be considered depending on clinical competency.
Desired Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and therapy skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children and adults.
- Patient, empathetic and professional approach.
- Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Performance Areas
- Quality and effectiveness of speech therapy.
- Patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Accurate clinical documentation.
- Patient/caregiver satisfaction.
- Timely completion of assessments and treatment plans.
- Coordination with the multidisciplinary clinical team.
Working Hours
As per clinic schedule, with flexibility for patient appointments and therapy sessions.
Salary: It Will be pure on sharing basis
To Apply: Candidates may submit their CV along with qualification and registration details.
Pay: Up to ₹5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
