Speech Language Pathologist, 1099 Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide evaluation, intervention, and ongoing care for adults experiencing progressive neurodegenerative disorders through a completely remote telehealth approach.

• Execute virtual assessments in speech, language, cognitive-communication, motor speech, voice, and dysphagia-risk.

• Implement standardized assessments and functional task analyses tailored for telehealth settings.

• Analyze results, develop diagnostic impressions, set functional objectives, and create measurable, patient-focused treatment plans.

• Identify when further assessment, referral, or consultation with a Senior SLP is necessary.

• Administer evidence-based interventions for cognitive-communication, motor speech, voice banking, message banking, AAC, and dysphagia-related issues.

• Modify intervention strategies as clinical requirements, functional priorities, and disease progression evolve.

• Provide education to caregivers and family members on communication techniques, cueing strategies, and environmental adaptations.

• Collaborate with neurologists, care coordinators, behavioral health professionals, and senior SLPs.

• Engage in interdisciplinary case discussions, clinical consultations, and case evaluations.

• Ensure prompt, precise, and confidential EMR documentation in line with ASHA standards, HIPAA regulations, state licensing laws, and payer requirements.

• Complete evaluations, session notes, progress reports, and AAC funding documentation within specified deadlines.

• Manage a diverse caseload that includes conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Huntington’s disease, FTD/PPA variants, and other related neurologic issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.

• Active state license, or eligibility for licensure, in at least one US state; willingness to acquire additional state licenses as required.

• 3–5+ years of clinical experience as a licensed SLP.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of direct experience with adult neurodegenerative populations.

• Competence with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Basic knowledge of AAC technology.

• Familiarity with remote/telepractice software.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Active LSVT LOUD or SPEAK OUT! certification is preferred, or willingness to receive training within 90 days of hire.

• Experience with multi-state telepractice delivery and virtual service workflows is preferred.

• Exposure to AAC evaluations, device trials, and funding documentation is preferred.

• Clinical experience in specialized outpatient clinics, memory care, or multidisciplinary neuro clinics is preferred.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States; Synapticure cannot sponsor work visas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely from any location within the 50 United States.

• Home office technology provided.

• Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Basic and supplemental life insurance options.

• 15 vacation days.

• 5 sick days.

• 12 paid holidays.

• 2 floating holidays.

• Fully paid company holiday break at the end of the year.

• Family-building and fertility services through Kindbody at a 20% discount where applicable.

• 24/7 mental health support via Health Advocate and Talkspace, including 12 complimentary on-demand sessions annually.

• Access to One Medical services.

• Fully remote work arrangement with a remote-first approach.

• Occasional travel for team meetings or professional collaborations.