Speech and Language Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of students and develop therapy plans
• Conduct functional evaluations to identify necessary therapy interventions
• Collaborate with students and relevant stakeholders (including teachers, parents, and the therapy team) to create child-focused and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) objectives
• Choose suitable and specific outcome measures to facilitate the evaluation of therapy progress and results
• Offer therapy recommendations based on the assessment of children's needs
• Relay assessment findings, therapy plans, objectives, and outcome measures to relevant stakeholders
• Provide clinical guidance and interventions
• Follow clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Offer clinical expertise and consultation for educational and research purposes
• Implement interventions for children in both inclusion and integration settings as necessary
• Assess therapy progress and outcomes using chosen therapy outcome measures at regular intervals
• Adjust therapy plans based on children's progress, motivation, and collected therapy outcome measures
• Develop discharge plans based on student performance in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Enhance interventions by integrating new and evidence-based techniques and technologies
• Communicate intervention strategies, outcome measures, progress, and discharge criteria to relevant stakeholders
• Empower children, caregivers, and teachers with methods to improve health, mobility, and functionality through self-management strategies
• Prescribe assistive devices and equipment tailored to the needs of children and teachers
• Handle clinical administration and operational tasks
• Inform parents, caregivers, and teachers about available clinical services
• Recommend the procurement and monitor the utilization of equipment and resource materials
• Engage in continuing education, research activities, and training
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Plan and execute continuous professional development activities for key stakeholders
• Provide clinical education for children and/or staff
• Contribute to work improvement projects
• Execute assigned tasks as necessary

Job Holder Requirements and Qualifications:

• Qualification: Recognized Degree/Master in Speech Therapy (as listed at https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc/apply-to-be-a-registered-allied-health-professional/lists-of-recognised-qualifications) and full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience managing a pediatric caseload

Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:

• Able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team, with a client-centered and service-oriented approach
• Flexible in a dynamic environment, possessing strong written and verbal communication skills
• For senior roles, applicants should have at least 5 years of clinical pediatric experience and hold AHPC supervisor status