Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN / 1099 Contractor (Telehealth / Hybrid)
Are you an independent, clinically minded Speech-Language Pathologist looking to build a flexible caseload that respects your schedule?We are an approved Texas Home and Community-based Services (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) provider dedicated to serving adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our agency specializes in a highly focused niche: supporting individuals with high medical acuity and complex, non-aggressive behavioral challenges (including severe communication deficits and self-injurious behaviors).We are seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our clinical team as a 1099 Independent Contractor (PRN). To maximize efficiency and respect your time, our program utilizes telehealth platforms whenever clinically appropriate under Texas HHS regulations, allowing you to provide impactful care remotely. Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments via telepractice/telehealth platforms. Develop and implement individualized communication programs specifically tailored for individuals with severe IDD, autism, and complex emotional or behavioral needs. Assess for and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to reduce communication-related frustration and behaviors. Provide clinical consultation regarding dysphagia (swallowing) risks and texture-modified diets to ensure safe dining protocols within the residential environment. Collaborate remotely with our multidisciplinary clinical roster, including Registered Nurses (RNs), two Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and an Occupational Therapist (OT). Train direct care staff (led on-site by a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Medical Assistant) to ensure consistent implementation of functional communication goals during daily routines. Maintain meticulous, compliant clinical documentation matching Texas HCS/TxHmL waiver standards. Benefits & Flexibility 100% Flexible Scheduling: Choose your own hours and build a caseload that fits around your primary employment. Telehealth Focus: Minimize travel time and vehicle wear-and-tear by conducting sessions virtually. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a fully structured clinical team that handles day-to-day medical and behavioral protocols. Qualifications & Requirements Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Active license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) issued by the State of Texas. Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorders is highly preferred. Strong proficiency with teletherapy platforms, secure video conferencing, and electronic charting. Must maintain independent professional liability insurance (1099 requirement). Pay: $65.00 per hour
Benefits
Flexible schedule Work from home Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77084