Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Northern Alabama)

Description

Overview

Cook AAC & Rehab is looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be a part of our growing team!!

We are currently seeking a full-time representative to market AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Devices throughout Northern Alabama.

Job purpose:

Market and provide services related to the sales and use of our AAC devices.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Almost daily in-person work with special needs children and their care teams.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols. Comply with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of current products, and other services offered by the organization and all applicable insurance guidelines for coverage and reimbursement.
• Manage his/her territory to reach revenue and service goals set by company.
• Maintain rapport with all referral sources, speech clinics and partners.
• Schedule and arrange delivery of devices in a timely manner as required.
• Promote products and services to referral sources in the community through ongoing and direct contact.
• Responsible for calling and following up on all major referral sources on an ongoing basis in person and no later than a month from last contact.
• Contacts include, but are not limited to:

Speech Therapy Clinics

School Systems

Rehabilitation Facilities and Hospitals

Home Health Care agencies

Private Duty Nursing agencies

SLP Programs (Universities)

Advocacy Groups and Associations

• Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and text messages.
• Ability to report and work on all designated spreadsheets weekly to help maintain continuous flow of documentation and demonstrate referral management and partnerships and document in software systems as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree at minimum required.

SLP, BA, Assistive Technology Background is preferred, but not required.

Essential Skill:

Must have a heart and a passion for helping special needs children.

The ideal Speech Device Consultant will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed and grow his/her territory.

Excellent communication skills are required, both written and verbal. While most marketing will be done one on one, the Speech Device Consultant must be competent in presenting ideas and product attributes to audiences of all sizes.

The Speech Device Consultant should be eager and willing to present marketing and product ideas to management and be willing to assist in training subsequent Consultants as we grow.

The Speech Device Consultant must be diligent in the timely completion of paperwork and necessary documentation and be diligent in updating our software systems in a timely manner.

Position Requirements

Must currently live in, or plan to move to (at your own expense) a reasonable commuting distance to Northern Alabama.

This position will require regular travel throughout Northern Alabama. Very little overnight travel required.

Proficient use of iPhone and iPad.

Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Must love helping people of all ages

High level of attention to detail.

Able to manage multiple priorities and close the loop when interrupted.

Must be able to pass background requirements and drug screenings.

Must have valid driver’s license with proof of clean driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stoop, bend over, kneel, sit, or stand for extended periods of times as needed to meet customer’s needs

Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit and stand.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be 21 years of age to comply with company auto insurance regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road