Spech Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist)
Location:Sharjah United Arab Emirates
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience Level: Mid-Level (minimum 23 years)
Industry: Healthcare / Medical Centers
Reporting To: Head of Rehabilitation / Medical Director

About the Role

A leading group of medical centers in Dubai and Sharjah is looking for a qualified and compassionate Speech and Language Therapist to join its multidisciplinary rehabilitation team in Sharjah. The Speech and Language Therapist will assess diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in pediatric patients giving evidence-based patient-centered care that meets UAE healthcare regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech language voice fluency cognitive-communication and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders.
• Use standardized and informal assessment tools to diagnose and write clinical findings.
• Develop implement and review individualized goal-oriented treatment plans based on current evidence-based practice.
• Provide therapy for articulation and phonological disorders expressive and receptive language delays stuttering voice disorders and feeding difficulties.
• Support patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) developmental delays ADHD hearing impairment cerebral palsy stroke traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.
• Work with physicians occupational therapists physiotherapists psychologists and special educators to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary care.
• Educate and train parents caregivers and families on home programs and communication strategies.
• Introduce and train patients on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems where appropriate.
• Keep accurate timely clinical documentation progress notes and reports in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Follow SHA / MOHAP regulations infection control policies patient safety standards and quality accreditation requirements (e.g. JCI).
• Take part in case conferences clinical audits continuing professional development (CPD) and department quality improvement initiatives.
• Help achieve department targets for patient satisfaction productivity and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology Speech and Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders from a recognized university.

Licensing

• Valid SHA/or MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention) license as a Speech and Language Therapist OR eligibility to obtain one (DataFlow verification completed or in progress and Prometric exam passed or eligible).

Experience

• Minimum 23 years of post-qualification clinical experience as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Proven experience with pediatric patients; adult and neurological rehabilitation experience is an advantage.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic hospital rehabilitation center or multidisciplinary medical setting preferred.
• GCC or UAE clinical experience is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of standardized assessment tools and evidence-based therapy approaches.
• Familiarity with techniques such as PROMPT Hanen PECS oral motor therapy or VitalStim (certification is an advantage).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills empathy and a patient- and family-centered approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational time management and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy including EMR systems and Microsoft Office.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary package based on experience
• UAE employment visa and health insurance
• Annual leave and air ticket as per company policy
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment