Speech and Language Therapist Rehabilitation Unit - Life Eugene Marais (Locum)A vacancy exists for a Speech and Language Therapist (Locum) at the acute Rehabilitation Unit at Life Eugene Marais in Pretoria. The Life Rehabilitation at Life Eugene Marais Rehabilitation unit is part of an expanding network of rehabilitation units within Life Healthcare. The post holder will report to the Therapy Services Coordinator and will be expected to provide holistic speech and language therapy services to all patients admitted to the rehabilitation unit.
Critical OutputsProvide speech and language therapy clinical services to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit, including on some weekends and public holidays.Conduct assessments, plan programmes, and administer treatment to patients with neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI, orthopaedic conditions, or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.Assess all Stroke patients and other relevant patients' swallowing risks upon admission and prior to oral feeds by performing Modified Barium Swallow Evaluations.Work closely with the dietician regarding dietary needs and food consistency.Educate patients and their families about the patient's condition.Participate in discharge planning and carer training.Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.Keep accurate and timely records and reports.Effectively respond to queries and handle them accordingly.Implement professional therapy services in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.Function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.Supervise and train university students, as required.Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.RequirementsB degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HPCSA registration.Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation and ability to work independently, without supervision.Special interest in the treatment of adults with neurological disorders; NDT training is an advantage.High level of competence in dysphagia and tracheostomy management is required.Experience in advanced swallowing investigations is an advantage.Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.Patient advocacy.CompetenciesAttention to detailProblem-solving, analysis, and judgementVerbal & written communicationInfluencing skillsPersonal integrityPlanning & OrganisingEthical behaviourAbility to build relationshipsDrive and energyProcess orientationIndependenceConflict managementSelf-managementEmail: ******
Closing date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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