Speech Therapy Specialist at Nurture Health

ABOUT THE ROLE

• The Speech Therapy Specialist is a head-office (remote-first) expert who empowers evidence-based physical rehabilitation within our integrated practice units by writing and improving speech therapy protocols, auditing and analysing outcomes, and assisting with the building of capabilities within therapy teams nationwide.

Reporting to the Clinical Quality Manager, you will:

• Collaborate with other specialists within the Clinical Quality Team to define and continuously improve Nurture’s speech therapy and other clinical protocols.
• Travel regularly to our integrated practice units nationwide, building capability across therapy teams through structured audits and mentorship.
• Conduct and disseminate high quality research on the application of speech therapy within our integrated practice units.
• Serve as the custodian of DG&A–SASLHA relations, supporting regulatory alignment and continued professional development.

GUARANTEED MONTHLY REMUNERATION: R 52 896.00 CTC (benefits included)

ABOUT YOU

• You are the ideal candidate for this role if you have the following attributes:

Personal Attributes

• A passion for speech therapy, and an innate respect for its role in physical rehabilitation.
• Identifies strongly with the values described in the Guidelines for Good Practice in the Healthcare Professions and the Ethical Rules of Conduct for Registered Health Practitioners (HPCSA).
• A natural mentor and coach who is empathetic and approachable.
• A self-starter, coupled with a preference for collaboration and teamwork.

Education, Experience, and Functional Learnings

• Registered with the HPCSA’s Professional Board for Speech Language and Hearing Professions in the category Independent Practice (Speech Therapy).
• Proven experience in successfully contributing to the development of speech therapy policies, processes, and automated systems within an integrated practice unit comprised of more than six healthcare professions.
• Demonstrated experience in speech therapy research, conference presentations and/or peer-reviewed publications.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974), as well as the Regulations Defining the Scope of the Profession of Speech Therapy and other Professional Board Guidelines as published by the HPCSA.