Speech & Language Therapist Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Healthcare

To conduct comprehensive age-appropriate assessments for adults and pediatrics including those with complex presentations using standardized tools instrumental evaluations play-based observation and advanced clinical reasoning
To implement individualized evidence-based treatment plans that address communication language fluency voice and swallowing needs in adult and pediatric patients
To apply advanced clinical reasoning and a range of therapeutic techniques to plan deliver and evaluate therapy programs adapting interventions according to patient needs family feedback and multidisciplinary recommendations
To implement play-based functional and context-specific activities particularly in pediatric cases to enhance engagement support developmental milestones strengthen oral-motor and feeding skills and promote participation in home school and community environments
To provide age-appropriate family-centered care actively involving parents caregivers and significant others in goal setting home programs and the generalization of therapy strategies
To identify and report any signs of developmental delay neglect or safeguarding concerns following organizational policies and procedures
To maintain clear professional and clinical boundaries when working with both adult and pediatric populations ensuring all interventions are developmentally appropriate ethically sound and aligned with family-centered and culturally sensitive care principles
To develop and apply linguistically and culturally appropriate strategies for assessment and treatment especially when working with Arabic first-language speakers by demonstrating knowledge of Arabic phonetics linguistics and social use of language dialectically Relevant to Emirati nationals and Engaging a suitably trained translator or interpreter when required
To collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team MDT members including physicians physiotherapists occupational therapists dietitians nurses and psychologists to ensure coordinated patient-centered care and optimal rehabilitation outcomes
To provide education advice and guidance to patients caregivers and staff on effective communication swallowing and feeding management to promote safe consistent care and functional carry-over
To apply evidence-based practice and current research to guide clinical decision-making and ensure that interventions remain current effective and outcome-driven
To monitor patient progress using age-appropriate outcome measures modifying therapy plans in collaboration with the MDT to achieve realistic functional goals
To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental requirements and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters and reports
To efficiently and effectively manage designated case load with regard to clinical responsibilities and use of time
To comply with the organizational and departmental policies and procedures and be pro-active in identifying reviewing and updating as appropriate which may impact beyond own area
To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties and to adhere to departmental equipment policy including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others
Where dual-qualified in Audiology may perform hearing screening and evaluation of residents as clinically indicated and within professional scope of practice
To demonstrate flexibility in clinical scheduling and site coverage providing services across homecare longterm care and outpatient settings as required to meet operational needs
To maintain ongoing competencies in adult and pediatric rehabilitation practice through continuous professional development structured training and evidence-based practice review
To refer to the Knowledge Skills Attitude Framework and Competency Summary. Record for Allied Health for the detailed list of speech and language therapy-specific competencies applicable to this role. These include core clinical technical and behavioral competencies relevant to adult and pediatric speech and language therapy practice
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