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Hey all! I’m in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I recently started at a teletherapy job that I’m really liking. It’s out of a private clinic I see clients 1:1 and I have afternoon hours so mornings off.

I’m coming from 9 years in the schools so the charge of pace is nice BUT not liking that I don’t get paid for cancellations (only half time for no shows) & I only get paid for session time so I have to do all notes within that time as well.

I was recently offered a hybrid remote school position with a competing wage (the tele is less hourly) and the commute would be about 25 mins each way. 2 days remote 2 days at the school. 8 hours a day contract so 8:30-5pm (feels like a long day for a SLPA)

Honestly I was really looking forward to telehealth but not sure if the hybrid position is too good to pass. My only fear is that since it’s contract work there’s no guarantee I’ll be renewed and one of the reasons I wanted to leave schools is bc in my area it’s almost all contract SLPA work and doesn’t feel like real job security since ive been in districts where they just decide the following year not to renew. The telehealth position would be year around/ mornings off/ and fully remote. But less pay hourly and has the job security but a little inconsistent. I also have health struggles which is a big part of why I want a remote component. Truly don’t know what to do but need to give an answer like yesterday!!!. Any advice or insight would be so helpful!! Posting in the SLP Reddit too since there’s not many remote SLPAs out there.

Hey all! I’m in a bit of a pickle and could use some advice. I recently started at a teletherapy job that I’m really liking. It’s out of a private clinic I see clients 1:1 and I have afternoon hours so mornings off.

I’m coming from 9 years in the schools so the charge of pace is nice BUT not liking that I don’t get paid for cancellations (only half time for no shows) & I only get paid for session time so I have to do all notes within that time as well.

I was recently offered a hybrid remote school position with a competing wage (the tele is less hourly) and the commute would be about 25 mins each way. 2 days remote 2 days at the school. 8 hours a day contract so 8:30-5pm (feels like a long day for a SLPA)

Honestly I was really looking forward to telehealth but not sure if the hybrid position is too good to pass. My only fear is that since it’s contract work there’s no guarantee I’ll be renewed and one of the reasons I wanted to leave schools is bc in my area it’s almost all contract SLPA work and doesn’t feel like real job security since ive been in districts where they just decide the following year not to renew. The telehealth position would be year around/ mornings off/ and fully remote. But less pay hourly and has the job security but a little inconsistent. I also have health struggles which is a big part of why I want a remote component. Truly don’t know what to do but need to give an answer like yesterday!!!. Any advice or insight would be so helpful!! Posting in the SLP Reddit too since there’s not many remote SLPAs out there

SLP’s or SLPAs that left the school setting to work in telehealth why did you make the switch and what did that look like for you? Contemplating a move as a school based SLPA with 9 years experience but it means year round work vs school calendar and the pay is less annually about also less hours per day. I feel like the pay is alright especially for SLPA wages but I’d be making more by staying in the schools. Honestly not sure what to do!!

Hi all I’m wondering if anyone knows of undergrad speech and language/com dis programs that are fully online? I’m looking to transfer as I’m currently a licensed slpa in CA with an AS degree. I would like to return to school after some time working in the field but I’d need a program that is fully online to finish up units for the bachelors. Any reccs? Thanks in advance!