Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description (JD) Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Kozhikode, Kerala (Thamarassery) / Bangalore

Department: Child Development Centre / Hospital / Rehabilitation Centre

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and qualified Speech Therapist to assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in children and/or adults. The therapist will work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized therapy programs and improve communication outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct speech, language, communication, and swallowing assessments
• Diagnose speech and language disorders
• Develop individualized therapy and intervention plans
• Provide one-on-one and/or group therapy sessions
• Maintain therapy records, progress reports, and clinical documentation
• Educate and guide parents/caregivers on home-based therapy techniques
• Collaborate with doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and special educators
• Monitor patient progress and revise therapy plans when required
• Use evidence-based therapy methods and AAC tools where applicable
• Participate in case discussions, awareness programs, and professional development activities

Qualification & Eligibility

• BASLP / MASLP (Bachelor's or Master's in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology)
• Valid RCI Registration preferred/mandatory
• Freshers or experienced candidates may apply depending on organization requirements
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills (Recruit.net)

Required Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Therapy planning and implementation
• Documentation and report writing
• Parent counseling and communication
• Team collaboration
• Patience, empathy, and child-friendly approach
• Knowledge of speech and language disorders and therapy techniques