Speech Therapist - Senior Adult Neurorehab - Flexible Times

About The RoleMake a real impact by delivering evidence-based speech therapy to patients with neurological conditions working as part of the home visit/OPD team.What You'll DoAssess and treat patients with neurological conditions.Deliver assessment and treatment for adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.Design and implement therapy programs to improve communication skills, dysphagia, social interactions, and overall quality of life.Collaborate closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team.Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies.Keep clear, accurate records of progress and treatment plans.Be willing to help out at acute and sub-acute units when required.Why Join Us?Make a Difference – Help adults with disabilities achieve their goals and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.Grow Your Skills – Lead our specialist skills unit, share your skills with junior therapists, be mentored in marketing ST services.Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work within a collaborative, transdisciplinary team of physios, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers.Enjoy Great Benefits – Competitive fixed salary, performance-pay opportunity, flexible leave benefits, and access to Discovery Health via our group medical scheme.Focus on Clients – Admin support handles billing, intake, and coordination so you can do what you do best—care for your patients.Lead and Advance – We invest in our people. Therapists with drive, loyalty, and leadership potential often step into clinical, operational, or business leadership roles.QualificationsAbout You:You’re an enthusiastic Speech therapist living in Johannesburg with a passion for adult neurorehabilitation and client-centred care.You have a minimum of 3 years experience in adult neuro rehab and you’re ready to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and bring innovation and compassion to your role.Experience in AAC, voice and chronic dysphagia is an advantage.You're confident to work independently in clients' homes and the OPD setting.You collaborate well with families, carers, and MDT to support functional communication and quality of lifeYou're looking for flexibility in your working day (we can accommodate an arrangement of 20-40 hours per week).About UsAt RehabMatters, we specialise in multi-disciplinary physical rehabilitation for adults. Our approach places patients and their families at the heart of the rehabilitation journey, helping restore identity and support individuals in reclaiming meaningful life roles.Our team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists who provide seamless care across every stage of rehabilitation—from acute treatment to outpatient therapy, and into community and workplace reintegration.Our dedicated Speech Therapy team plays a vital role in helping patients regain and strengthen their communication and swallowing abilities. We empower individuals by promoting independence, developing personalised strategies for speech, language, and cognitive-communication challenges, and supporting meaningful participation in daily life.Discover more about our work and values at rehabmatters.co.za.Must have skillsSouth African citizen or holder of a valid work visaHPCSA registration for independent practiceExcellent clinical assessment and reasoning skillsMeticulous in clinical notes and administrationOutstanding communication and empathy skillsMinimum 3 years neuro rehab experienceExperience in delivering home visit careGood to have skillsValid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel between unitsPostgraduate courses in specialist areas (i.e. AAC, voice, dysphagia, airways, LSVT)