Speech Therapist at the Memory Center - 20%

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a nationally and internationally recognized institution. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to watch our 2024 retrospective by clicking  here .

With nearly 1,500 employees, the  Department of Rehabilitation and Geriatrics  is a medical center focused on the elderly and is composed of 6 services spread over 5 sites: Trois-Chêne, Loëx, Bellerive, Beau-Séjour, and Joli-Mont. It manages acute situations, notably through the emergency services of the Trois-Chêne hospital, age-related specific problems, medical rehabilitation, and palliative care.

The Memory Center addresses the multiple challenges posed by memory disorders. It offers diagnosis based on state-of-the-art techniques, multidisciplinary care, and individualized therapies. Patients can participate in research projects and test new medications. A psycho-educational approach helps them better manage their illness and provides psychological support to their relatives.

Job Description

Your role is to conduct cognitive assessments to identify difficulties specifically related to language, speech, or communication. Depending on the needs of the patients, you propose interventions to maintain and adapt communication abilities.

You perform outpatient assessments for patients with neurodegenerative diseases to characterize preserved and impaired language functions.

You implement a personalized therapeutic program and provide advice to patients and their relatives.

You participate in interdisciplinary exchanges with other therapists and medical staff.

Qualifications

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in speech therapy or an equivalent qualification.

You have proven experience in speech therapy with various patient populations, including neurological and geriatric patients.

You are able to integrate into a multidisciplinary team and work autonomously and independently. You have good organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities.

You are a rigorous, methodical person with strong synthesis skills.

Additional Information

• Workplace: Cluse-Roseraie site
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 20%
• Job class: 18
• Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
• Application deadline: 01/11/2026
• Contact for information: Mr. C. Chicherio, neuropsychologist,  Christian.Chicherio@hug.ch

Your application file must include a cover letter demonstrating your motivation, your CV, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourages applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.