Speech-Language Pathologist

Description

Job Summary: Specialized care for patients with communication, language, and swallowing disorders, emphasizing assessments and therapeutic planning. Key Highlights: 1. Hospital-based speech-language pathology practice with multidisciplinary teams 2. Focus on assessment, management, and follow-up of dysphagia 3. Guidance to patients and their families regarding therapeutic care Company Description We are a specialized outsourced company in **Speech-Language Pathology**, with **21 years of experience** operating within a leading hospital institution in southern Brazil. The hospital, located in **Porto Alegre (RS)**, is renowned for excellence in healthcare services and was **the first facility in the region to receive certification from the Joint Commission International (JCI)**, one of the world’s most prestigious hospital quality accreditations. The institution is a benchmark for clinical quality, medical innovation, and humanized patient care. We work with qualified and committed professionals, valuing teamwork and integrated collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the hospital environment. Job Description We are seeking a **Speech-Language Pathologist** for **on-site work** at a highly reputable hospital in **Porto Alegre (RS)**. The professional will be responsible for providing specialized care to patients with needs related to **communication, language, and swallowing**, including conducting assessments, developing therapeutic plans, and monitoring patients’ clinical progress. Key responsibilities include: * Conducting **speech-language pathology assessments and diagnoses** for hospitalized patients, using area-specific protocols and procedures. * **Developing and implementing individualized therapeutic plans**, tailored to each patient’s needs. * Performing **assessment, management, and follow-up of dysphagia**. * **Monitoring patients’ clinical progress** during hospitalization. * Providing interventions focused on **prevention, habilitation, and rehabilitation** of communication, language, and swallowing functions. * **Guiding patients and their families** on therapeutic interventions and required care. * Developing **health promotion, prevention, and quality-of-life programs** within the hospital setting. * Collaborating with **multidisciplinary teams**, contributing to integrated, high-quality patient care. Qualifications * Completed undergraduate degree in **Speech-Language Pathology** * Active registration with the **CRFa** (Regional Council of Speech-Language Pathologists) * Experience or knowledge in **speech therapy, communication, and language (Preferred)** * Knowledge of **dysphagia assessment and management (Preferred)** * Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a **multidisciplinary team (Preferred)** Work Schedule * Rotating schedule of **5 days on / 2 days off (Monday to Friday)** * Afternoon shift * Weekend on-call duties according to roster * All weekend on-call shifts are **fully compensated as overtime**, not constituting a 6-day workweek. Benefits and Conditions * Birthday leave * Overtime pay * **Unimed health insurance plan**, with low payroll deduction * **5-day workweek**, with weekend on-call duties scheduled accordingly * Minimum of **2 free weekends per month** * Complimentary use of the hospital cafeteria (no payroll deduction) Employment Type: Full-time CLT Compensation: R$3.062,85 – R$5.000,00 per month Education: * Completed undergraduate degree (Preferred) Experience: * Dysphagia, Language, and Audiology (Preferred) * Hospital-based care (Preferred) Work Location: On-site