Speech-Language Pathologist (Japan) at Kona Medical… · New York

Exciting Career Opportunity in Japan for SLPs!

Take your expertise abroad and make a difference in the lives of children and families. Join a rewarding career in Japan, where you can grow professionally, experience a rich culture, and contribute to quality child-centered care in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a passionate Speech Therapist interested in working with a pediatric population, 1-21 yrs of age, within a multidisciplinary clinic setting. You will assist kids with their speech, language and feeding issues, maintain safety and ultimately maximize their quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Provide treatments that help improve patients’ quality of life
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills and Qualifications:

• Licensed Speech Therapist (Required)
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice speech therapy
• Feeding and/or voice therapy experiences welcome!

What We Offer:

• First year salary 6,888,000 JPY
• Flexible daytime schedule, Monday–Friday
• SLP-owned and operated company
• Supportive, collaborative work culture
• Manageable caseload expectations (Scheduling up to 28 hours of billable sessions a week)
• Clinical mentorship and access to materials, assessments, and resources
• Administrative and billing support
• Enrollment in Japanese Employment benefits which includes health insurance, pension programs.
• 15 days of paid time off
• 80 hours of paid sick time
• CEU/professional development support
• Opportunity to grow into leadership as the company expands
• Opportunity to serve and advocate for families in underserved communities