Speech and Language Therapist

Function

Rehabilitation

Facility

Life New Kensington Clinic

Position

Speech and Language Therapist

Introduction

Job Title:  Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Life Rehabilitation Unit at Life New Kensington Clinic
Reporting Line: Therapy Services Coordinator
Job Summary: Providing holistic speech and language therapy services for all patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Unit.

Critical Outputs

• Provide speech and language therapy clinical to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit, including on some weekends and public holidays.
• Conduct assessments, plan programmes and administer treatment to patients to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopaedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
• Assess all Stroke patient’s and other relevant patients swallowing risks upon admission and prior to oral feeds.
• Work closely with the dietician regarding dietary needs and food consistency.
• Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition.
• Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
• Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
• Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
• Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly.
• Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
• Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
• Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
• Supervise and train of university students, as required.
• Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

• B degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HPCSA registration.
• At least 3-5 years’ Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation and ability to work independently, without supervision.
• Special interest in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders, NDT training an advantage
• High level of competence in dysphagia and tracheostomy management is required.
• Experience in advanced swallowing investigations an advantage.
• Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Patient advocacy.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing skills
• Personal integrity
• Planning & Organising
• Ability to build relationships
• Drive and energy
• Process orientation
• Independence
• Conflict management
• Self-management

Email

sylvia.tsotetsi@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Monday, June 30, 2025