Speech Therapist, Acute Care

About the role

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) is seeking a Speech Therapist for its planning office. When operational, EGH will offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient clinical services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. The role involves assessing and treating speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders in adult and elderly patients, and includes supervision of junior staff and students for senior positions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders in adult and elderly patients
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans for patients with acute medical conditions
• Provide direct therapy in acute care wards, intensive care units and emergency departments
• Manage complex dysphagia cases and conduct bedside swallowing assessments
• Collaborate with medical teams, nurses, occupational therapists and other professionals on acute care planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports for rapid patient turnover
• Take part in multidisciplinary ward rounds and discharge planning
• For senior positions: supervise junior staff and students and mentor junior colleagues

Required profile

• Candidates without experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent, eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) Singapore; strong academic performance with clinical placement in adult/acute care preferred
• Experienced candidates: AHPC registration or eligibility, minimum 2-4 years of clinical experience in acute hospital or adult healthcare settings, proven dysphagia management and bedside swallowing assessment experience, and experience with elderly patients and age-related communication disorders
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities for experienced candidates

Required skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with adult and elderly patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Understanding of medical conditions affecting adults and the elderly
• Commitment to evidence-based practice in acute care