Speech therapist

About Rahma Medical Center 

RMC is a non-profit organization founded in 1997. It is recognized as one of the best rehabilitation centers in Lebanon. It has earned a good reputation in the field of rehabilitation due to the best services it offers and its patient care system.
Most people choose Rahma Medical Center because of the experienced staff that provides physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, social and psychological services for patients of all ages(from children to adults). Rahma Medical Center offers treatment for a range of conditions , from the most complex conditions including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury, to the more common, such as chronic pain and sports injuries.

ADJI has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

Duties & Responsibilities

The role of speech therapists in schools is to assess the individual needs of students and design programs to best aid students with language and speech problems. Treatment plans often involve working with students and their families and teachers. Speech therapists will work with students who have difficulty swallowing, refining students' enunciation skills, providing vocal instruction, and helping students who have suffered the loss of their voices. In addition to devising treatment programs and assisting students in school, speech therapists will additionally work with parents and teachers, instructing them on how to implement treatment elements for patients.

Speech therapists must keep accurate records and reports, and they're responsible for writing evaluations and education plans. Similar to the teachers with whom they work, speech therapists must attend all required meetings such as parent conferences. Often, therapists are expected to keep up-to-date in the field by attending conferences and reading literature related to the field. Additional job duties may include:

- Evaluating student progress and determining if treatment should end

- Selecting appropriate technology and material for the student

- Monitoring communication skills of a student in a number of settings

- Referring student to appropriate agency or special services, if needed

- Ordering equipment and supplies and requesting physical facilities

- Scheduling treatment sessions for each student

- Screening students for speech problems