Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. The ideal candidate will assess, diagnose, and manage communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders across pediatric and adult populations, with a strong focus on neurological rehabilitation. The role involves delivering evidence-based interventions, collaborating with healthcare professionals, educating patients and caregivers, and contributing to research, training, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Evaluation

Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders using standardized and non-standardized assessment tools.

Perform bedside swallowing evaluations and participate in instrumental swallowing assessments such as Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), where applicable.

Assess communication and swallowing abilities in patients with tracheostomy and those requiring ventilatory support.

Evaluate patients across inpatient, outpatient, ICU, and neuro-rehabilitation settings.

Therapy Planning & Intervention

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on clinical findings and functional goals.

Provide therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Manage dysphasia using appropriate therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, safe feeding techniques, and swallowing rehabilitation protocols.

Deliver early neuro-rehabilitation interventions, including coma stimulation for patients with disorders of consciousness.

Implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies for individuals with severe communication impairments.

Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dietitians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans.

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and rehabilitation meetings.

Communicate patient progress, recommendations, and treatment outcomes to the healthcare team.

Patient & Caregiver Education

Educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, feeding techniques, therapeutic exercises, and home-based rehabilitation programs.

Provide counseling and emotional support to promote functional independence and improve quality of life.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, therapy notes, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge summaries, and other required records.

Ensure timely completion of documentation in compliance with institutional, legal, and regulatory standards.

Adhere to ethical practices, patient confidentiality, infection control protocols, and organizational policies.

Training, Research & Quality Improvement

Mentor and provide clinical training to interns and trainees through supervision and evidence-based teaching.

Participate in academic programs, continuing education, research activities, and professional development initiatives.

Contribute to quality improvement projects and service development within the rehabilitation department.

Patient Population

The Speech and Language Pathologist will work with patients presenting with

Stroke

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Head injury

Spinal Cord Injury

Parkinson's disease

Encephalitis

Disorders of consciousness (coma/minimally conscious state)

Tracheotomy and ventilator-dependent patients

Dysphasia and swallowing disorders

Aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech

Voice disorders

Cognitive-communication disorders

Pediatric speech and language disorders

Articulation and language delays

Required Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Expertise in speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphasia rehabilitation

Knowledge of tracheotomy management and neuro-rehabilitation

Familiarity with AAC systems and communication aids

Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills

Strong documentation and clinical reasoning abilities

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to ethical practice, patient-centered care, and continuous professional development

Preferred Qualification

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP/MASLP/M.Sc. SLP) or equivalent.

Valid registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Experience in neurological rehabilitation, dysphasia management, ICU rehabilitation, or tracheotomy care will be preferred.

regards

Veena - 90351 46210

careers@prsneurosciences.com

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

From ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person