Speech Language Pathologist, 1099 Contract

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, and longitudinal care for adults with progressive neurodegenerative conditions through a fully remote telehealth model
• Conduct virtual speech, language, cognitive-communication, motor speech, voice, and dysphagia-risk evaluations
• Use standardized assessments and functional task analysis adapted for telehealth
• Interpret findings, establish diagnostic impressions, identify functional goals, and formulate measurable patient-centered treatment plans
• Recognize when additional assessment, referral, or Senior SLP consultation is warranted
• Deliver evidence-based cognitive-communication, motor speech, voice banking, message banking, AAC, and dysphagia-related interventions
• Adapt intervention plans as clinical needs, functional priorities, and disease stages change
• Educate caregivers and family members on communication strategies, cueing techniques, and environmental modifications
• Collaborate with neurologists, care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and senior SLPs
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, clinical consultation, and case review
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential EMR documentation in compliance with ASHA standards, HIPAA, state licensure rules, and payer requirements
• Complete evaluations, session notes, progress reports, and AAC funding packets within required timelines
• Manage a varied caseload including Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Huntington’s disease, FTD/PPA variants, and related neurologic conditions

Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
• Active state license, or eligibility for licensure, in at least one US state; willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• 3-5+ years of clinical experience as a licensed SLP
• At least 1-2 years of direct experience working with adult neurodegenerative populations
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Basic AAC technology proficiency
• Proficiency with remote/telepractice software
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Active LSVT LOUD or SPEAK OUT! certification preferred, or willingness to complete training within 90 days of hire
• Familiarity with multi-state telepractice delivery and virtual service workflows preferred
• Exposure to AAC evaluation, device trials, and funding documentation preferred
• Clinical experience in specialized outpatient clinic, memory care, or multidisciplinary neuro clinic settings preferred
• Must be able to work in the United States; Synapticure is unable to provide work visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing telehealth assessments and interventions for adults with neurodegenerative conditions, utilizing evidence-based practices and effective communication strategies. Proficient in managing diverse caseloads and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and documentation requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master’s Degree In Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate Of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• 3-5+ Years Of Clinical Experience
• Proficiency With Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Experience With Adult Neurodegenerative Populations

Hard Skills

• Telehealth Assessments
• Cognitive-Communication Interventions
• Dysphagia Risk Evaluations
• Functional Task Analysis
• AAC Technology Proficiency
• Motor Speech Interventions
• Voice Banking
• Message Banking
• Patient-Centered Treatment Plans
• Clinical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration
• Education And Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active State License
• LSVT LOUD Certification
• SPEAK OUT! Certification

Industry Keywords

• Neurodegenerative Conditions
• Parkinson’s Disease
• ALS
• Huntington’s Disease
• FTD/PPA Variants
• ASHA Standards
• HIPAA Compliance
• Multi-State Telepractice
• Interdisciplinary Case Conferences
• Dysphagia

Tools & Technologies

• Remote Telepractice Software
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems