Job title
AAC Consultant (Augmentative and Alternative Communication Consultant) / Speech Language Pathologist
Reports to
Director of Clinical Services
Expectation of Work Hours/classification
Monday-Friday / Full Time Salary Exempt
Oxymed is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team as AAC consultants. This position covers North Mississippi (including Tupelo, Southaven, Oxford, and Starkville) and a small portion of West Tennessee (including Memphis, Germantown, Cordova, and Collierville).This position offers a base salary of $85,000, along with unlimited commission potential based on units sold.
Position Overview
This position is listed as remote-hybrid, however applicants must reside within the state of Mississippi. The role combines field-based and remote work, with a strong focus on community engagement and business development within the assigned territory.
Schedule & 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.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a high level of motivation and professionalism, capable of independently managing their schedule while maintaining and expanding AAC referrals across their assigned territory.
Job purpose
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.
General Expectations
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Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
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Comply with all applicable company policies, procedures, and patient protocols. Comply with all current government regulations and professional standards respecting patient care.
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Develop and maintain working knowledge of current Speech Therapy products, and other services offered by the organization and all applicable insurance guidelines for coverage and reimbursement.
Duties and responsibilities
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Manage his/her territory to reach revenue and service goals set by company
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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
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Schedule and arrange delivery of devices in a timely manner as required.
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Assist with training of the DME partners to make sure they are knowledgeable with equipment and trained on delivery and setup
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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
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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.
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Call Points include, but are not limited to:
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Speech Therapy Clinics
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School Systems
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Rehabilitation Facilities and Hospitals
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Home Health Care agencies
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Private Duty Nursing agencies
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SLP Programs (Universities)
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Advocacy Groups and Associations
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Responsible to be available to referral sources at any time
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Assist in training subsequent AAC Consultants as company grows
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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)
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Other duties as needed
Experience & Qualifications include:
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.
While performing the duties of this position, employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time and must talk and hear. Occasional stooping, bending, twisting and crouching may be required. The employee sits, walks, kneels and reaches with hands and arms. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This description is a summary of the functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Baxter DME reserves the right to review and adjust this job description as business needs dictate.