Speech-Language Pathologist (Japan - Shisacare)

Job Description

Job Description

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