Pediatric Speech Therapist

Taiba Hospital
Kuwait City Metropolitan Area
Salary not specified
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Full-time
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Job Description

Job Title: Pediatric Speech Therapist Job Code: PST-001 Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Your Impact - 100% of pediatric patients receive an individualized, evidence-based therapy plan following comprehensive assessment - 100% of feeding and swallowing (dysphagia) cases managed safely within approved scope - Consistent coordination with multidisciplinary teams to deliver family-centered care - Home programs and caregiver education provided for patients to support therapy carryover What You Will Do - Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive speech, language, feeding, and swallowing assessments for infants, children, and adolescents. - Therapy & Intervention: Deliver individualized therapy for speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding, and swallowing — including AAC strategies where needed. - Specialized Pediatric Care: Support children with ASD, ADHD, DLD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hearing impairment, and cleft palate. - Family Education & Carryover: Train parents and caregivers on home programs to reinforce therapy progress. - Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with medical and allied health specialists to coordinate holistic, multidisciplinary patient care. - Documentation & Quality: Maintain clinical documentation and support audits and safety initiatives. How Success Is Measured - Strong organizational ability paired with clear, effective communication - Emotional resilience in emotionally demanding pediatric care situations - Expanding scope of responsibility driven by trust and expertise - Composure, tact, and diplomacy in every interaction with patients, families, and colleagues You will thrive here if you have… - Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA-accredited) + relevant Bachelor's degree - 3+ years of post-Master's clinical experience in pediatric SLP - Advanced grounding in pediatric assessments and complex developmental/feeding disorders - Ability to work calmly and diplomatically with children, anxious parents, and multidisciplinary teams Competencies we value - Communication – Clear, compassionate interaction with children and families - Patient Focus – Dedicated to delivering exceptional, family-centered care - Continuous Learning – Commitment to evidence-based clinical practice - Values & Ethics – Integrity in every clinical decision - Teamwork – Seamless collaboration within healthcare teams

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