Speech and Language Pathologist
Role Overview
The SLP assesses and manages communication, speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in post-acute rehabilitation patients.
The role supports medically complex cases with evidence-based, goal-oriented therapy to improve functional communication and safe swallowing.
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M42 provides healthcare services from primary care to specialty treatment and reports a global network of more than 480 facilities in 27 countries.
Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital serves Abu Dhabi’s Northern Emirates, with more than 200 beds and a focus on community care and military personnel, their families, and the broader community.
Role overview
The SLP assesses and manages communication, speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in post-acute rehabilitation patients.
The role supports medically complex cases with evidence-based, goal-oriented therapy to improve functional communication and safe swallowing.
Responsibilities
- Assess speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function in post-acute patients.
- Create and deliver individualized evidence-based therapy plans and interventions for communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing needs.
- Document progress with standardized outcome measures and adjust therapy plans as needed.
- Coordinate care and discharge planning with the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing techniques, and home programs.
- Comply with clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution.
- Valid MOH, DHA, or DOH license to practice as an SLP in the UAE.
- At least 2–3 years of clinical experience in post-acute rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, or a similar setting.
- Experience managing neurological and medically complex cases, including swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Knowledge of evidence-based assessment tools, therapy techniques, and outcome measurement.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
- Must be able to join immediately.
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