Job Description

Kanad Hospital (formerly known as Oasis Hospital) was established in 1960 by Doctors Pat and Mariam Kennedy at the request of HH Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan. The Kennedys were physicians from the United States whose primary goal was to honor God by providing loving healthcare to those in this region. Ever since our launch, Kanad has been known for its excellent obstetric and pediatric care, and we are proud to be recognized as one of the premier healthcare providers for women and children in the Middle East. We are honored to be the birthplace of many of the leaders of our great nation including HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Kanad Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital that strives to diligently follow the teachings of Jesus in the way that we care for women, children, and their families. We have the privilege of being the first hospital established in the Abu Dhabi Emirate and the first private hospital in the Emirate to attain JCI accreditation. Additionally, we are the first hospital in the world to obtain JCI Clinical Care Program Certifications for our treatment program for Respiratory Distress Syndrome in newborns and for our Natural Birth after Cesarean Section program for mothers.

Hope: Healthy communities transformed by the love of the God. Purpose: To honor God by providing exceptional whole person healthcare to the community with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.

Pediatric Speech and Language therapist to join the Speech therapy department and Pediatric rehabilitation services.

Do you love to see children grow and develop in their speech and language through patient and parent focus therapy? Are you able to modify and adapt to the patient/client with dynamic assessments and functional approaches to therapy?

We are continuously expanding our services which complement our vision and we are looking for a Speech Therapist - who is goal driven and enthusiastic.

Familiarity with Hanen training and experience with AAC, motor speech disorders, autism, behavioral approaches preferred.

REQUIREMENTS Pediatiric Speech Therapist (Arabic Speaking) Part time role Looking for someone to work in a clinic based role (afternoons/evenings and Sundays) Future opportunities moving into schools available too Arabic and English Speaker current DOH license or DOH exam exempted Flexible arrangement Salary - commission based

Essential Job functions and Key Accountabilities: Clinical Evidence Based Practice: Ensure that all aspects of clinical service is consistent with evidence-based practices and internationally recognized standards or guidelines. Assessment: Administer, interpret and analyze assessments using formal and informal measures of speech, language and communication. Review and synthesize information from medical and other professional reports to determine appropriate therapeutic plan and recommendations for patients with complex needs. Treatment: Provide therapeutic services to individuals and their families in the areas of speech, language and communication, including specific communication disorders, speech sound production, fluency, apraxia of speech, expressive and receptive and written language, and Autism spectrum disorders. Initiate referrals to other services and programs as necessary. Documentation: Compose written documentation as required by the hospital medical records. Establish and maintain ongoing data collection of patient progress for treatment planning and medical records through consultation with parents, direct therapeutic work with patients, anecdotal records and assessment. Continuing Education: Value and pursue life-long learning and professional development. Establish annual professional development goals and engage in ongoing educational opportunities aligned with professional goals and clinic needs, including journal reviews, interest groups, attendance at workshops and conferences. Obtain necessary continuing education units for license maintenance and beyond. Operations Caseload Management: Develop and implement effective and efficient process to receive patient inquiries and demands for clinical services. Financial Administration: Manage and review referrals and necessary documentation required for insurance eligibility. Collaborate with relevant personnel to complete all necessary administrative tasks, with the support of administrative team, to obtain required pre-authorization for evaluation and treatment and to submit insurance eligibility requests, as needed. Patient Rights and Responsibilities: Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy and security in all forms of communication. Fulfill requirements of informed consent. Hospital Staff Requirements: Maintain current Basic Life Support certification. Complete annual staff training and OHS training requirements. Demonstrate understanding and familiarity with Hospital policies and procedures. Communication Coordination of Services: Coordinate and provide necessary communication of all aspects of patient care and management with all relevant personnel including, family members, school teachers, and medical professionals, in timely fashion. Parent Education: Provide expertise and training to parents, families and caregivers in areas of specific communication disorders as a vital part of wholistic family-centered care. Discuss, demonstrate, model and provide communication strategies to support recommendations and treatment progression outside the clinic setting. Community Resource: Serve as a resource and support to community stakeholders for the therapeutic care of the patient and their family. Engage in school meetings and parent conferences as requested and clinical beneficial to the patient. Liase and collaborate with medical professionals, colleagues and other relevant personnel to ensure a coordinated approach to service for the patient. Public Relations: Utilize problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, facilitation and coaching skills when communicating with relevant stakeholders and/or family members. Competency Standards Clinical/Technical Competencies: Apply evidence-based practice to all aspects of clinical service. Evaluate, analyze and diagnose speech, language and communication disorders with the use of appropriate formal and informal assessment tools. Develop and implement individualized, family-centered speech therapy plans for patients, including ongoing assessment and modification of treatment plans as needed. Communicate cordially, effectively and in a timely fashion with patients, families, medical professionals, and other relevant personnel to ensure collaboration and coordination of services. Work independently to provide the full range of speech services, while being open to external consultations and collaboration. Self-motivated with strong organizational and management skills. Clear and coherent communication in documentation and reporting.