Speech Language Pathologist
Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing assessments.
- Develop individualized therapy plans based on each child's clinical needs and developmental goals.
- Provide one-to-one and/or group speech and language therapy sessions.
- Work with children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, speech and language disorders, articulation difficulties, stammering, and communication challenges.
- Support functional communication, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and speech clarity.
- Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques and appropriate assessment tools; monitor progress and adjust goals as needed.
- Maintain clinical records, session notes, assessment reports, and progress reports.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about therapy goals, progress, and home-based activities.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, behaviour therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, special educators, and other professionals.
- Participate in case discussions, team meetings, parent consultations, and professional development.
- Maintain professional, ethical, and confidential standards and follow policies and regulatory requirements applicable to the Dubai branch.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Speech and Hearing from a recognized institution.
- Valid UAE professional license or eligibility to practice, preferably DHA eligibility/license, or willingness to obtain required licensing.
- Relevant clinical experience in pediatric speech and language therapy is preferred.
- Experience with children with autism and developmental disabilities is advantageous.
- Preferred experience: 2+ years in pediatric speech and language therapy, particularly with children with autism and developmental needs.
Required Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills and knowledge of pediatric speech and language disorders.
- Strong documentation and report-writing skills and good English communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children and families and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, patient, child-friendly approach; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Location and Work Arrangement
- Work location is in person at Jewel Autism & Child Development Centre in Dubai, UAE.
- Full-time employment; working hours follow the center schedule.
Compensation
- Pay is AED 5,000–8,000 per month; salary is described as competitive and based on qualifications, experience, and licensing status.
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