54 Speech Therapist Senior Speech Therapist jobs in Singapore

We are seeking experienced and passionate Speech Therapist/ Senior Speech Therapist to join our community-based services in the following areas:

• Paediatric Rehabilitation (Early Intervention Programme)
• Adult Rehabilitation
• Community-Based Rehabilitation (Day Care Centres, Day Rehabilitation Centres, Nursing Homes)

As a member of a dynamic Allied Health team, you will deliver speech therapy services to our partners across the community sector.

Key Responsibilities

As a Speech Therapist, you are expected to:

• Assess and identify the needs of individual clients to recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions and programmes.
• Conduct individual or group therapy to ensure client outcomes.
• Participate in public education/outreach to build an inclusive society.
• Keep abreast of the latest research and developments in speech therapy and be involved in networking with hospitals and other community organisations.
• Senior Speech Therapists will be expected to take on supervisory and administrative roles in addition to clinical work.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Speech Therapy (or equivalent) recognised by the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Eligible for registration as Speech Therapist with the AHPC in Singapore.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and families with empathy and professionalism.
• A team player with a heart for serving in the social service sector and supporting people with disabilities.
• Experience in management and multi-agency collaboration will be an added advantage.
• Applicants for the position of Senior Speech Therapist should have at least 5 years of relevant working experience, including one year of clinical supervision to practicing Speech Therapists.

OVERVIEW

To assess, diagnose, treat and provide intervention in accordance to the service delivery models for clients with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders across the programmes. In addition, providing supervision and mentoring to the entry-level speech and language pathologists and training teachers, parents, and volunteers involved in the treatment process. The job role also includes planning, undertaking, guiding, and implementing research, carrying out administrative duties such as strategic planning, preparing budget, manpower projection, and other duties related to the day-to-day operations, as directed by the head of the department.

1. Clinical Responsibilities

a. Assess, plan and provide intervention for the assigned routine and complex cases, as per the programme’s service delivery model

b. Monitor outcomes and modify treatment and management plans for routine and complex cases.

c. Provide speech therapy consultation, support and update on the clients' progress and status to relevant members of the rehabilitation team, parents and caregivers, when appropriate.

d. Evaluate and document clients' speech therapy needs and progress at regular intervals.

e. Refer clients to respective specialists for consultation and appropriate intervention.

f. Evaluate, prescribe and fabricate/purchase assistive devices as required by the clients to improve function.

g. Supervise and train teachers / assistants in techniques of feeding and communication to facilitate implementation in classroom setting.

h. Liaise and teach parents in client handling skills to ensure and encourage continuity of ST programs both at the centre and home.

i. Facilitate transition/integration into mainstream education by assisting children with special needs integrate into mainstream schooling through suitable speech therapy intervention programmes

2. Specialized Clinics and / or Projects:

a. Work with clients, their parents and therapists/professionals on concerns related to feeding/swallowing, augmentative and alternative communication, literacy, socio-pragmatic and communication skills.

b. Develop and establish effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) techniques and strategies, including selecting, prescribing and dispensing of aids and devices, and training individuals, caregivers, family members and other communication devices.

c. Evaluate, prescribe and fabricate/purchase assistive devices as required by the clients to improve function.

d. Suggest possible project ideas and assist in drafting proposals and budget, as and when required.

e. Assist in measuring and reporting the outcomes of the clinics and / or projects.

3. Departmental Administration

1. Assist and Support the Head, Speech and Language Pathology Department, to:

a. Ensure that speech therapy records of clients are kept and information on the following are properly recorded:

· Initial assessment

· Re-assessment

· Therapy goals, aims and objectives

· Clients’ Progress Report

· Review therapy plan when necessary

· Schedule planning

· Discharge planning

· Maintain database of all clients under supervision

b. Contribute to administrative duties relevant to department and organisation

- Strategic Planning

- Developing and tracking Budget

- Association programmes and committees

- Manpower planning and recruitment

- Sourcing for locums when needed

- Coaching, Training and Consultancy

- Evaluating projects

- Staff appraisal and learning needs analyses

- Purchase of resources and equipment

- Self-development and Performance Management

- Department records

- Planning and Organizing Events

- Dept representation for sector / national level work groups, and/or committees

c. Assess and evaluate documentation procedures (e.g. templates, record keeping, updating, maintenance), propose recommendations and lead changes/improvements within the team, in collaboration with HOD

d. Monitor and attain a high level of professionalism for the benchmarks set – Performance Evaluation System (PES), Best Practice Guidelines (BPG)

e. Evaluation of effectiveness / relevance of programs and/or service delivery model(s).

f. Evaluation the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilisation in the department for budget planning and resource procurement

g. Contribution to all other administrative duties and responsibilities assigned by the Head, Speech and Language Pathology Dept

4. Clinical Education and Training

a. Provide supervision and mentoring to the entry-level speech and language pathologists and students pursuing courses on undergraduate/postgraduate course in Speech and Language Pathology.

b. Adapt teaching style to facilitate the learning experience of a variety of student(s) and/or speech therapist(s).

c. Design, develop and plan learning and teaching methods and resources

d. Review and update educational resource(s)

e. Review and/or develop assessment tool(s)

f. Conduct lectures/workshops as part of a structured training programme.

g. Provide input and/or crafting supervisory frameworks in accordance with Allied Health Professions Act (AHPC) recommendations and guidelines in collaboration with Head of SLP Department

h. Review or set standards for clinical competencies within the department in collaboration with the Head of SLP Department and senior colleagues.

i. Co-plan and propose timeline for students’ attachment including assignment of clinical educator/s prioritising the service provision as well as sustainability of clinical coordinator’s position

5. Caregivers, Teachers, Peers training :

a. Design, develop, implement and evaluate training programmes (including funding proposals, applications, curriculum development, resources) for stakeholders in collaboration with other SLPs.

b. Conduct in-house training programs for relevant staff, teachers, parents, caregivers and volunteers in the organisation.

6. Research and Development

a. Conduct research, where feasible and relevant, to areas of speech therapy service delivery, as directed by Head, Speech and Language Pathology Department.

b. Assist in planning and implementing research and development programmes in consultation with Head, Speech and Language Pathology Department.

c. Conduct, disseminate and apply research in communication sciences and disorders.

7. Professional Growth and Development

a. Keep abreast of latest developments in service delivery of speech therapy related areas to ensure that therapy programs are kept updated.

b. Develop skills and competencies in the areas of leadership and management.

c. Assist in developing and conducting periodic reviews of training modules/resources for relevant staff, teachers, parents, caregivers and volunteers in the organisation.

d. Develop competencies in areas relevant to job scope: clinical, supervision, mentoring and clinical education and training,

8. Advocacy

a. . Coordinate and liaise with relevant agencies for partnerships in creating awareness and advocacy in accordance to the vision and mission of the Association as directed by Head, Speech and Language Pathology Department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters in Speech and Language Pathology / Therapy, Full Registration under AHPC,
• with at least 8 years of experience in providing supervision and mentoring to junior therapists, handling projects and research work.
• Experience in staff management, strategic planning, budget preparation, program evaluation and managing day-to-day operations would be an added advantage.

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 5 Apr 2025

You will assess, diagnose and treat patients who are unable to communicate effectively and who may also have swallowing difficulties. Your patients will be a mix of children and adults from ENT, Oncology, Neurology, Plastic Surgery, Respiratory Medicine and Paediatrics.

For senior positions, you are expected to undertake delegated areas of operational and administrative responsibilities.

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent) or Masters of Science in Speech Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Minimum 4 to 6 years' relevant clinical experience in a large acute hospital setting to be considered for a senior position
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential
• Eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professional Council

You will be responsible for assessing and managing communication and swallowing disorders in adults and works collaboratively with a multidiscplinary healthcare team to provide quality care for patients. You will also provide education to patients, caregivers and other healthcare professionals.

As a Senior Speech Therapist, you will contribute to the organisation's implementation of initiatives and programmes that aim to provide quality patient care, delivery clinical education and engage in quality improvement/research activties. In addition, assist in the management of daily operations and resources, and contributes towards staff development (e.g provide training and supervison to junior Speech Therapists and students).

Job Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent, or
• MSc in Speech and Language Pathology (No experience candidate-entry level), or
• MSc / MA in Speech-Language Pathology (U.S.A) with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
• Valid membership with local professional body/association preferred

A full-time speech/language therapist is invited to join our team of speech therapists in Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Singapore). The caseloads will comprise mainly adult patients from varied disciplines, including ICU, neuroscience, geriatric, medical and surgical. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in settings including acute wards, tertiary rehabilitation, slow-stream rehabilitation, in the community and doing home visits. The department runs weekly videofluoroscopy and FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing) clinics and is actively involved in research and teaching.

• Degree in Speech Therapy recognised by Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Ability to work well inter-professionally
• Candidates with adult experience and expertise in dysphagia are welcomed.

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders
• Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans to address the unique needs of each patient
• Providing one-on-one and group therapy sessions to patients, focusing on improving their communication, feeding, and swallowing skills
• Prepares care giver training.
• Supervises subordinates during client treatment to ensure established levels of safety and professionalism are met.
• Work out client treatment roster and schedule for therapy treatment.
• Documenting patient progress, maintaining detailed records, and reporting on treatment outcomes, as well as to ensure billing and charging procedures for treatments given are being done properly.
• Manages and summits daily and monthly statistics on time and monitors inventory management.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
• Participating in ongoing professional development and training to stay up-to-date with the latest speech therapy practices and techniques

• A degree in Speech Pathology or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Speech Therapist in a healthcare setting
• Registered as an Allied Health Professional with the Singapore Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with our residents, NOK, and the healthcare team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and develop tailored treatment plans
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in speech therapy

• 21 days Annual Leave + 2 days Family Care Leave
• Medical and Dental benefit
• AWS, Corporate and Performance bonus

Working hour

• 5 days’ work week (Monday to Friday)

Position available: Perm / Locum

Location: Orchard

Specialisation: Geriatrics / Paediatrics

Setting: Specialised clinics (Children and General Patients)

Working hours: (Perm) 5 days per week | (Locum) Flexible schedule

Salary: Up to $7000 (Depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Conducting Speech Therapy assessments and providing therapy in a 1:1 setting. Caseload includes dysphagia, dysarthria, aphasia, dysphonia, adult speech improvement, stuttering etc.
• Provide therapy at settings beneficial to the client, e.g. our clinic, client's home or doctor's clinic
• Working closely with other professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists to provide holistic care for our clients
• Working with team leaders and management to continually improve the working environment for staff and quality of our services for clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or masters in Speech Therapy.
• AHPC full registration
• At least 2 years of working experience working with either Geriatrics / Paediatrics or both will be an added advantage
• Previous experience in a hospital environment and/or community setting is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus Point

• Experience working with either Geriatrics / Paediatrics or both will be an added advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage, training and personal transport allowance
• Attractive leave benefits, including training leave
• Flexible working hours
• Continuing education opportunities and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement

To Apply:

You may email your resume to for more information.

Regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our consultants.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Cassandra Chew (Reg No. R1436439)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to enhance rehab service standard.
• Assist to establish evidence based practice through the means of guideline, protocol and equipment
• Provide direct clinical service to a general or specialized group of patients
• Coordinate rehab team to enhance manpower usage and good rehab standard.
• Follow up improvement after auditing.
• Involve in procurement of equipment and allocation.
• Maintain equipment and its inventory.
• Assist to organize staff and caseload coverage.
• Assist to lead in staff meeting which is related to rehab service standard.
• Appraise juniors
• Incident investigation and reporting.
• Assist in introducing measures to enhance efficiency and work safety.
• Follow up individual staff training plan
• Assist in organize drill and audit to ensure staff competency
• Coordinate departmental in-service training planning, project and individual training plan to progress the rehab development.
• Enhance staff specialization and skill specialize
• Assist in building up successor at different level
• Assist in leading research activities and projects.

Requirements:

• Recognized Masters in Speech Therapy
• Full registration with the Allied Health Professions Council
• At least more than 5 years of experience as Speech Therapist in a community setting
• Experience in project management preferred
• Able to work well in a team and also independently
• Competent in using Microsoft Office software
• Possess management skills, leadership skills and problem-solving skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Interested applicants please send your updated resume to

Noga Lim Wei Loong
Registration Number: R1329872
EA License Number: 10C3804
Contact Number: 6950 9728
People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil St, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705

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About Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC)

Since 2011, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC) has been serving the community with a wide range of social and welfare services. With over 90 programmes and services , we support individuals of all ages—children, families, seniors, and persons with disabilities—regardless of race, language, or religion. We reach more than 55,000 individuals across Singapore each year.

Together, as ONETHK – Empowering the Community.

About THK Therapy Services (TS)

THK Therapy Services (TS) provides Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy to THKMC programmes and other community partners. We adopt a holistic, family-centred care approach by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers.

As part of a therapy hub , our therapists work with a wide range of client profiles and are deployed across different services based on organisational needs.

About the Role

We are seeking Speech and Language Therapists / Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics) to join our allied health team. You will be supporting children with diverse speech, language, communication, and feeding needs in THK’s range of paediatric-focused programmes, including early intervention programmes (e.g., EIPIC), Development Support and Learning Support (DS-LS), Children Therapy Spaces , and other initiatives.

Therapists may be deployed across various paediatric programmes depending on service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide tailored speech and language therapy interventions for paediatric clients with speech, language, communication, and feeding difficulties.
• Develop and implement Individualised Intervention Plans (IIPs) or Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) , working collaboratively with families and other professionals.
• Deliver therapy through individual and/or group sessions in centre-based or community-based settings.
• Provide training and guidance to caregivers, educators, and other stakeholders to support the child’s development across home and school environments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and contribute to holistic care planning for children.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Access to clinical supervision, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced therapists and multidisciplinary teams supporting children across a broad range of developmental needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Fully registered or eligible for registration with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) , Singapore.
• Passion for working with children in early intervention, developmental, or educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Fresh graduates with interests in paediatric are welcome to apply.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in paediatric speech therapy is an advantage.

Join Us

Be part of THK Therapy Services , where you’ll help children unlock their potential and empower families to support their development. Make a meaningful impact in the community with us.