Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Sales Liaison

Speech Generating Devices Consultant

Hart Medical Equipment provides a full range of home care products and support services based on individual needs. We strive to conduct our patient care operation with the highest standards. We are a nationally accredited, premier provider of home medical equipment and supplies.

This position will combine clinical abilities and knowledge to promote speech generating devices (SGD) and provide consultation for end users for set up, implementation, and access of the SGD. Establish relationships with referral sources such as physicians, hospitals, speech therapy clinics, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals, private duty nursing agencies, home health agencies, etc. in order to grow the business and improve communications and operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Establish relationships with referral sources such as physicians, hospitals, speech therapy clinics, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals, private duty nursing agencies, etc. in order to grow the business and improve communications and operations.
• Prepare presentations to present to referral sources
• Continual evaluation of sales strategies and business plan, using appropriate reporting
• Presents ideas and product attributes to audiences from one on one presentations to large groups
• Work with referral sources to ensure proper documentation
• Assists patient's speech-language pathologist therapist with education on the use of the equipment as needed.
• Supports patients and caregivers as needed with proper operation of equipment including speech generating devices, mounting systems, alternative access systems, etc.
• Coordinates training for operations and clinical staff on support of the equipment.
• Must timely complete paperwork, necessary documentation and systems
• Presents Marketing and product ideas to management and be willing to assist in training subsequent AAC consultants
• Work closely with local manufacturer rep and current SLP team
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel frequently
• Manage mileage, expense reports, and sales budget
• Demonstrate high ethical and professional standards
• Always dress in business attire
• Other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Required - Master's degree in speech-language pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA
• Michigan state license
• Minimum of two years of post-graduate experience
• 2-3 years in private ST practice or home health preferred and/or 2-3 years of post-graduate experience
• 2-3 years of employment as an SLP in any setting preferred
• Prior knowledge of AAC devices and software preferred
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Sales experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed and support building a profitable territory
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service both internal and external
• Attention to detail.
• Able to manage priorities and close the loop when interrupted
• Proficiency with computers, with strong typing skills.
• Computer skills:
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are mandatory
• CRM is a plus
• EPIC, Allscripts, Cerner and GoScripts a plus

Language Skills: Proficient English (verbal, written).

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using a calculator.

Analytical & Problem Solving Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Required - Master's degree in speech-language pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA
• Michigan state license

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Will be required to drive in all four seasons. All employees are required to work in a safe manner.

Work Environment: The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in various situations including office, hospital, education environments. Driving in all four seasons. Noise is moderate.

Training: Orientation and selected courses must be completed in the designated time frame.

Additional Qualifications: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. This document is not to be construed as an employment contract of any kind.

IRB Medical Equipment LLC, dba Hart Medical Equipment, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship age, disability genetic information, height, weight, marital or veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws. Hart Medical Equipment also provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.