AAC Consultant/SLP (Illinois)

Medical Necessities•Chicago, IL

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orthomotion, a partner company of RM Speech, is seeking two full-time AAC Consultants to join our Illinois team. 1. Metro Chicago Territory This position will focus on coverage within the greater Chicago metro area, including but not limited to: Chicago city limits (North Side, South Side, West Side, Downtown Loop) Near suburbs such as Oak Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Evanston, and Skokie 2. Suburban Territory - Northwest, West, and South Suburbs This position will focus on coverage across the broader suburban regions outside the metro core, including but not limited to: Northwest Suburbs: Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Elgin, and Crystal Lake West Suburbs: Naperville, Aurora, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Lombard, and Glen Ellyn South Suburbs: Orland Park, Tinley Park, Homewood, Matteson, and Joliet Both roles involve collaborating with speech-language pathologists, schools, and medical professionals to support patients in need of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Position Overview This position is listed as remote-hybrid, however applicants must reside within the state of Texas, preferably in the Dallas region. The role combines field-based and remote work, with a strong focus on community engagement and business development within the assigned territory. The primary function is to achieve Goals for Sales and Placements of Speech Generating Devices through Marketing, In-Services, Demonstrations, and Evaluations with Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and other Health Care professionals, patients, and families while adhering to all company, accreditation, and HIPPAA rules and regulations.

Requirements

MS, CCC-SLP (Master of Speech, Certificate of Clinical Competency - Speech Language Pathologist) is strongly preferred SLP-A (Bachelor's degree, Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant) will be considered
AAC Devices and Software
Self-starter with strong work ethic and desire to succeed and build profitable territory
Clinical experience combined with sales aptitude are equally required in this position
Ability to work independently
Outstanding Communication and presentation skills - both written and oral
Ability to present ideas and product attributes to audiences ranging from one on one to large groups
Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed, up to 25%
Must carry personal liability insurance with a minimum limit of 100,000
Courteous Customer Service (internally and externally)
System Proficiency (Microsoft Suite, 10-key skills, AAC Software's, and other needed software applications)
Excellent computer skills
Knowledge with Apple and Microsoft products a plus.
Must love helping People (both internally and externally)
High level of attention to detail
Positive influence on all employees
Able to manage multiple priorities and close the loop when interrupted
Able to demonstrate a high degree of passion and energy whilst maintaining a positive outlook.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with Apple and Microsoft products a plus.

Responsibilities

4 days per week spent in the field conducting marketing visits, providing education and in-services to referral sources, completing patient consultations, and delivering device trainings.
1 day per week dedicated to remote administrative tasks, documentation, and follow-up.
Maintain and log 25-30 visits per week in the company's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Adhere to all documentation deadlines and maintain a steady, proactive pipeline of new AAC referrals.
Manage his/her territory to reach revenue and service goals set by company
Maintain rapport with all referral sources, speech clinics and DME partners.
Help with the processing of all orders in a timely manner with DME partners, speech clinics and MDs and help as needed
Schedule and arrange delivery of devices in a timely manner as required.
Assist with training of the DME partners to make sure they are knowledgeable with equipment and trained on delivery and setup
Follow up with all patients delivered our product to make sure they understand the use of the product to enable them to give our organization a great reference
Promote products and services to all referral sources in the community through ongoing and direct contact. Responsible to call and follow upon all major referral sources on an ongoing basis in person and no later than a month from last contact.
Call Points 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
Responsible to be available to referral sources at any time
Assist in training subsequent AAC Consultants as company grows
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 (Brightree/Sharepoint)
Other duties as needed