[Hiring] Speech Language Pathologist @Synapticure

Role Description

This role is a 1099 contract role, targeting 10-20 hours per week. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide assessment, intervention, and longitudinal care for adults with progressive neurodegenerative conditions across a fully remote, telehealth-based model.

This role focuses primarily on direct patient care, including:

• Evaluation
• Evidence-based treatment
• Caregiver education
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Working closely with senior clinical team members, the SLP will manage a varied caseload of patients with:

• Parkinson’s disease
• ALS
• Huntington’s disease
• FTD/PPA variants
• Related neurologic conditions

The SLP will adapt clinical care to disease progression and patient goals.

The Day-to-Day

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct virtual speech, language, cognitive-communication, motor speech, voice, and dysphagia risk evaluations using standardized assessments and functional task analysis adapted for telehealth.
• Interpret findings to establish diagnostic impressions, identify functional goals, and formulate measurable, patient-centered treatment plans.
• Recognize when additional assessment, referral, or consultation with the Senior SLP is warranted.

Treatment & Intervention

• Deliver stage-appropriate, evidence-based interventions for progressive neurologic conditions, including:
• Cognitive-communication therapy targeting functional daily tasks, memory, and executive function.
• Motor speech therapy and compensatory communication techniques.
• Voice banking, message banking, and early communication-preservation planning.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluation, trial support, and caregiver training.
• Telehealth-appropriate dysphagia screening, education, compensatory strategy training, and referral for instrumental assessment when indicated.
• Adapt intervention plans as clinical needs, functional priorities, and disease stages shift over time.
• Educate caregivers and family members on communication strategies, cueing techniques, and environmental modifications to ensure skill carryover.

Collaboration & Team Integration

• Partner with neurologists, care coordinators, behavioral health providers, and senior SLPs to align on care priorities and manage complex cases.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, clinical consultation, and case review as appropriate.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential clinical documentation in the EMR 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.

Qualifications

• 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, with willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• 3-5+ years of clinical experience as a licensed SLP, with at least 1-2 years of direct experience working with adult neurodegenerative populations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, basic AAC technology, and remote/telepractice software.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active certification in LSVT LOUD or SPEAK OUT! (or willingness to complete training within 90 days of hire).
• Familiarity with multi-state telepractice delivery and virtual service workflows.
• Exposure to AAC evaluation process, including device trials and funding documentation.
• Clinical experience in specialized outpatient clinic, memory care, or multidisciplinary neuro clinic settings.

Compensation

$44 - $47 an hour. Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• Remote First: Work from anywhere in the 50 United States, with home office technology provided.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Financial & Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with employer matching, plus short and long-term disability, and basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Time Off & Leave: 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 12 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus a fully paid end-of-year company holiday break (typically Christmas through New Year's).
• Wellness & Family Growth: Comprehensive family-building and fertility services through Kindbody (where available) at a 20% discount, 24/7 mental health support via Health Advocate and Talkspace (including 12 free on-demand sessions per year), and access to One Medical.

Travel Requirements & Remote Workplace Setup

This position is fully remote, and we provide the necessary technology to work from home. Occasional travel may be expected for team meetings or professional collaboration events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Synapticure is an equal opportunity employer and a remote-first workplace. We believe that embedding equity, inclusion, compliance, and operational excellence across all aspects of our employee lifecycle directly reflects our core values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all qualifications.

At this time, Synapticure is unable to provide work visa sponsorship.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.