JOB DESCRIPTION JOB DESCRIPTION Job Information Department: Clinical Designation: Speech Therapist Cost Centre: Unit Location: Chennai Job Description Summary Primary Responsibilities (Defines the prime focus areas of the job) Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Provide training and education to family/caregivers and others. Work collaboratively with professionals from other disciplines. Combining traditional therapies with new and innovative techniques. Using standardized assessments to monitor progress at regular intervals and review treatment plans where necessary. Motivating patients, especially when progress is slow, to stick to the treatment plan and provide evidence when they seem despondent. Maintaining patient databases and meticulously updating medical records. Establishing networks with other speech-language pathologists and healthcare professionals by attending regular conferences and professional events. Staying abreast of developments in speech-language pathology and in the broader medical field. Teach preventive strategies to family members on choking and aspiration Key Deliverables (Key result areas- How is the success in the position measured? – This will be useful for performance appraisal) Patient care and safety Maintenance of records Timely execution of work Providing quality outcomes Improve the quality of life Specific Competency requirement Critical Thinking People management Time management Problem-solving Positive outlook Educational Qualification Required: Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology Preferred: Master in Speech-Language Pathology Work Experience Requirements Fresh/experienced Other Duties Approved By: Karthik Rao R Title: Director – Clinical Operations Employee Signature & Date