Speech Language Pathologist-Live & Work in Okinawa!
Location: Dallas
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Sterling Medical Corporation is a top healthcare contractor that
services the government agencies, military treatment facilities,
and VAMCs nationwide and overseas for over 40 years. We operate in
48 states and 12 countries. Sterling Medical is seeking a skilled
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a position in Okinawa, Japan.
This great career opportunity will be working with military
children and families. This position is working with early
intervention age group 0-3. SLP Qualifications Have, as a minimum,
a master’s degree in the field of speech pathology. Have a
certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) as awarded by the
American Speech/Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) or a
current license in speech-language pathology in at least one state
or territory in the United States. License shall be unencumbered
and renewed annually. Possess the basic knowledge of principles and
practices of family-centered care as it relates to Early
Intervention Services, and knowledge of theories and practices of
delivering comprehensive services in the least restrictive setting.
Possess a basic knowledge of medical and social conditions that are
associated with developmental disabilities in young children and
how these conditions may be best remedied. Possess a basic
knowledge of typical infant/toddler growth and development and the
impact of behavioral, biological, and environmental risks on such
development. Have the skills and ability to independently determine
test instruments to be used for infants/toddlers; to administer,
score, and interpret the test. Have the skills and ability to
provide competent face-to-face contact with infants/toddlers with
disabilities, their families, other members of the team, childcare
employees, preschool teachers, physicians, and county and state
officials. Have the interpersonal skills of compassion and empathy
and the ability to assist emotionally distraught, depressed, or
angry family members to develop a sense of competence regarding
their child with disabilities. Have the ability to use
interpersonal skills of valuing inter- and trans-disciplinary work,
handling professional disagreements effectively, and communicating
the unique viewpoint and contributions of the field of early
childhood speech-language pathology during contacts with other
professionals and child care employees. Have the knowledge, skills,
and abilities to appropriately evaluate infants and toddlers;
assist and teach families; articulate the developmental needs of
the child; consult with families, caregivers, and other
professionals; explain the scope of services provided to families
and county and state officials; and participate in team/group
interactions, work groups, and decision making. Have training and
certification in BCLS. HCPs shall maintain current certification in
BCLS while performing services under this contract.
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