Speech and Language Therapist | Permanent

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Function
Rehabilitation
Facility
Life Eugene Marais Hospital
Position
Speech and Language Therapist Permanent
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Speech and Language Therapist at the acute Rehabilitation Unit at Life Eugene Marais Rehabilitation Ward reporting 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 Outputs

Provide speech and language therapy clinical to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit including on some weekends and public holidays.
Conduct assessments plan programmes and administer treatment to patients to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI CVA SCI orthopaedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
Assess all Stroke patients and other relevant patients swallowing risks upon admission and prior to oral feeds.
Work closely with the dietician regarding dietary needs and food consistency.
Educate patients and their families about the patients condition. Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly.
Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
Function effectively as a 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 of university students as required.
Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
B 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 an advantage
High level of competence in dysphagia and tracheostomy management is required.
Experience in advanced swallowing investigations an advantage.
Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
Patient advocacy.

Competencies

Attention to detail
Problem-solving analysis and judgement
Verbal & written communication
Influencing skills
Personal integrity
Planning & Organising
Ethical behaviour
Ability to build relationships
Drive and energy
Process orientation
Independence
Conflict management
Self-management

Email

Closing date
Monday March 2 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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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.

Required Experience:

FunctionRehabilitation FacilityLife Eugene Marais HospitalPositionSpeech and Language Therapist Permanent IntroductionA vacancy exists for a Speech and Language Therapist at the acute Rehabilitation Unit at Life Eugene Marais Rehabilitation Ward reporting to the Therapy Services Coordinator and wil...

Provide speech and language therapy clinical to all patients admitted to Life Rehabilitation Unit including on some weekends and public holidays.
Conduct assessments plan programmes and administer treatment to patients to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI CVA SCI orthopaedic conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
Assess all Stroke patients and other relevant patients swallowing risks upon admission and prior to oral feeds.
Work closely with the dietician regarding dietary needs and food consistency.
Educate patients and their families about the patients condition. Participate in discharge planning and carer training.
Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly.
Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
Function effectively as a 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 of university students as required.
Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
B 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 an advantage
High level of competence in dysphagia and tracheostomy management is required.
Experience in advanced swallowing investigations an advantage.
Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
Patient advocacy.

Competencies