Speech therapist

Job Responsibilities

1. Assessing, diagnosing, screening, and preventing language, speech, and swallowing disorders.
2. Communicating with the patient, and liaising with their family members, physicians, and teachers to design effective treatment plans.
3. Using tried and tested therapies in combination with new, innovative techniques to provide the best care.
4. Keeping up-to-date with advancements in the field by attending conferences, conducting research, and expanding professional and academic networks.
5. Educating patients and their families on speech disorders and available therapies.
6. Taking detailed notes on patient history and progress.
7. Providing mentoring and workshops to speech therapy students.
8. Evaluating patient progress and implementing changes to therapy programs as required.