
Website Gauteng Provincial Government
Job Responsibilities:
To screen, assess and manage patients with speech, language, communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Medical pathologies include adult neurology cases (CVA, TBI), tracheostomies, burns, progressive neurological conditions and head and neck cancer. To complete daily and monthly statistics and reports. To manage resources effectively. To participate in all departmental and hospital activities. To treat within a MDT including attendance and participation in MDT events. To improve professional competence by regular self-evaluation and application of current research information. To attend scheduled ward rounds and meetings. To refer patients to appropriate level of care. To communicate with relevant stakeholders regarding patient treatment. To comply with quality assurance standards. Management of personnel performance and review thereof. (Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment)
Job Requirements:
Qualification in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology, registration with the HPCSA, post Community service. Current independent practice registration with HPCSA for 2022/2023. Competencies: Knowledge and skills in assessment and management of speech, language communication, voice, and swallowing disorders amongst the adult population. Preference given to candidates who have experience in complex tracheostomies, neurosurgical cases or head and neck cancer and those with exposure to telerehabilitation
Job Details:
Company: Gauteng Provincial Government
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: N/A
Job Location: Soweto, Gauteng, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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