Speech Pathologist I

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate Speech Pathology services and provide diagnostic and perform therapeutic clinical services (habitation and rehabilitation) at specialized level to patients with swallowing disorders, various stages of speech disorders (articulation, nasality and dysarthria), voice disorders (organic, functional vocal disorders, psychogenic and minimal associated pathology lesson) including language cognitive, oral muscular and augmentative communication problems.
• Assess and administer dysfluency difficulties. Treat patients with language disorders specific brain injury (dysphasia and associate disorders). Provide therapy to special population including (children with hearing impairment, children with autism, and children with cerebral palsy).
• Develop, maintain and disseminate resources and knowledge in area of clinical expertise. Participate in monitoring the allocation of Speech Pathologists, SCDPs and interns in clinical areas. Coordinate caseload and advise on policy and procedures in area of specialty.
• Participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Coordinate departmental educational activities. Develop and disseminate patient educational materials; organize and participate in patient/health educational activities within the hospital and throughout the community.
• Participate in developing and implementing training programs to staff; organizing orientation and continuing education programs for subordinate level staff including internship program for students. Provide practical training activities and assignments. Maintain responsibility for trainee evaluation.
• Conduct and participate in research studies related to Speech Pathology performed in the Hospital, as required.
• Write reports on diagnostic findings, therapy used and progress note. Collect, maintain and interpret record of workload measurement data and clinical statistics on an ongoing basis.
• Perform other job related duties as required

Work Experience | Minimum of 5 (five) years position-related clinical experience in a similar setting/ environment – Essential

Registration with Saudi Commission for Health Specialties – Essential

Computer : Level II – Essential

English Language | Essential

• Health Information System
• Area specific equipment/tools/systems/supplies
• Work-stream leads, subordinates, healthcare team members
• All involved internal and external disciplines (clinical and non-clinical)
• Patients and their family members Decisions and Judgments
• Expected to use critical-thinking skills to reach objective conclusions
• Dealing with patients and their families
• Perpetual interaction with relevant stakeholders
• Coverage during emergencies, disasters, other unplanned unprecedented occasions
• Safe Practices related to PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Operating in safe manner to reduce risk of injuries

Speech Pathology