Industry: Education and Teaching
Location: Singapore
Key Responsibilities
Conduct student assessment and therapy planning
Conduct functional assessments to determine required therapy interventions
Formulate child-centred and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) goals in collaboration with student and relevant stakeholders (ie. teachers, parents, therapy team)
Select appropriate and specific outcome measures to enable evaluation of therapy progress and outcomes
Provide therapy recommendations based on evaluation of children’s needs
Communicate assessment results, therapy plans, goals and outcome measures to relevant stakeholders
Provide clinical guide and intervention
Adhering to clinical protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Provide clinical expertise and consultation for research and education
Provide interventions for children both in the inclusion and integration setting whenever needed
Evaluate therapy progress and outcomes using selected therapy outcome measures at regular intervals
Modify therapy plans based on children’s progress and motivation as well as therapy outcome measures collected
Formulate discharge plans based on student’s performance in consultation with relevant stakeholders
Improve intervention by adoption of new and evidence-based techniques and technologies
Communicate intervention plans, outcome measures, progress and discharge criteria to relevant stakeholders
Empower children, caregiver and teachers on methods to enhance health, mobility and functions through self-management strategies
Prescribe assistive devices and equipment according to children’s and teachers’ needs
Perform clinical administration and operations
Educate parents, caregivers and teachers on available clinical services
Recommend procurement, and monitor utilisation of equipment and resource materials
Continuing education, research activities and training
Participate in continuous professional development
Plan and conduct continuous professional development activities for key stakeholders
Provide clinical education for children and/or staff
Participate in work improvement project(s)
Carry out tasks as assigned
Job Holder Requirements and Qualifications:
Qualification: Recognised Degree/Master in Speech Therapy (listed in https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/ahpc/apply-to-be-a-registered-allied-health-professional/lists-of-recognised-qualifications) and full registered with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
Experience: Minimum 2 years of working experience managing a paediatric caseload
Other Knowledge / Skills / Attributes:
Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, being both client-centered and service-oriented
Adaptable in a fast-paced environment, with good written and verbal communication skills
For senior role, applicant should have at least 5 years of clinical paediatric experience, with AHPC supervisor statu