A speech therapist vs dentist salaries, requirements and duties. Let us compare salaries, requirements and duties of a speech therapist and dentist. See the requirements, duties of both positions and see which one weigh better.
We start with the Speech Therapist Vacancy
SPEECH THERAPIST REF NO: REFS/019342
Directorate: Speech Therapy and Audiology
SALARY : R359 622 per annum, (all-inclusive package).
Please note that the salary may be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD policy.
Let’s Look at The Duties of a Speech Therapist
DUTIES : To provide effective speech, language and dysphagia therapy to in and
outpatients. Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients within a multidisciplinary team setting. Planning and problem solving appropriately. Providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Selecting issuing and training appropriate use of assistive devices. Monitoring and reviewing patient
progress. Documenting patient information, statistics, attending ward rounds, discussions and meeting within a multidisciplinary team. Contributing to service development by monitoring, evaluating and co-ordinating existing and new services. Identifying departmental needs, managing waiting list, participating in
implementing new services and developing management protocols for improved patients care. Providing public education regarding feeding and communication difficulties. To comply with all departmental procedures and protocols. To manage all resources appropriately. To complete monthly statistics and reports. To
participate in all departmental, hospital and provincial activities. To work with in an MDT approach including attendance and participation in MDT meetings.
Now, Let’s Check The Dentist Vacancy
DENTIST GRADE 1/2/3 REF NO: DENTOMP11/23
Directorate: Oral Maxillofacial Pathology
SALARY : Grade 1: R880 521 per annum
(all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime)
Grade 2: R1 034 373 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding
commuted overtime)
Grade 3: R1 197 150 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding
commuted overtime)
REQUIREMENTS : Registration with HPCSA as a Dentist in the category of independent practice. Post
community service experience as a Dentist preferably with exposure to
undergraduate teaching and training. Applicants must have proven interest in Oral
and Maxillofacial Pathology, be registered for or hold an MSc Dent
Degree/equivalent or postgraduate qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial
Pathology.
Let’s Look at the Duties of a Dentist
DUTIES : Dentist will be responsible for clinical service rendering including extended clinical
platforms, teaching and training, conduct research and participate in all
departmental activities and related administration. Ability to perform under
pressure and meet deadlines.
In Conclusion
A dentist earns relatively higher salary as compared to speech therapist. The speech therapist salary on this comparison is three to four times less than that of a dentist. Much as both are specialists, a dentist positions weigh more that that of a speech therapist.
That the comparison we can share about the speech therapist vs dentist in South Africa.
To apply for Dentist or Speech Therapist positions you may go to the DPSA Vacancies website for Government job opportunities. Download the latest DPSA Vacancies circular here.