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Assessment of Patient assessment

• Evaluates and documents clients’ therapy needs and progress.

• Refer clients to the respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention.

Treatment Function

• Work with clients on a one-to-one basis, group, community or special setting based on their levels of function and severity of disability.

• Provide speech and language therapy consultation, support and update about the clients’ progress and status to caregivers and all those involved in the rehabilitation team.

• Training patients and attendants on the use of speech and language therapy methods.

• Participates in ward rounds to communicate treatment plans and supports the medical team in providing holistic patient centered care.

• Identify the need for and liaise with the Team to facilitate referral to external specialties e.g. ENT / Audiology.

• Actively facilitate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment where necessary.

Multidisciplinary team function

• Provides support to the medical multidisciplinary team by providing physiotherapy- based assessment of the patient’s physical conditions.

• Ensures the patient needs and progress is communicated to other members of the medical multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

• Refer clients to the respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention.

• Attends the medical multidisciplinary team reviews as appropriate.

Medical Recordkeeping function

• Actively participates in developing and or updating condition specific rehabilitation protocols.

• Maintains accurate and comprehensive treatment notes keeping a clinical record of treatment interventions.

Occupational Health & Safety

• To work in such a way that does not cause injury to yourself, other staff members or customers.

• Following & complying with Health &Safety policies, processes & applying them to one’s work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.

• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.

Continuing Education:

• Stay current with the latest advancements in therapy practices through continuing education and professional development.

• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Financial Management

• Managing and accounting for allocated resources especially the consumables by compiling and submitting relevant reports.

• Ensuring adherence to the unit budget to ensure optimal use of resources

Risk Management

• Evaluating the patient’s medical history, the potential benefits of the procedure, and the associated risks.

• Continuously assesses risk inherent in department and ensure adherence to mitigation measures in place

Compliance

• Adhering to high ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality is paramount.

• Adhere to all CoRSU policies