The Billable Clinician
Navigate the Journey to Becoming a Profitable Private Practice in Voice

Course ID: ABLO0155
Subject: Speech Pathology
Course Code: P
Instructional Level: Introductory
Needs Assessment
There is a significant education gap with understanding the business and finance side of a private practice in speech language pathology.
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to identify key components of a high-quality, value-driven (voice) clinic
2. To be able to discuss policies and procedures providing (voice) services
3. To be able to specify solutions to issues with obtaining payment for (voice) services
Instructional Design
Course Type: asynchronous (recorded live)
Where: On-demand, online viewing
Instructional Methodologies: video learning modules
Cultural/Accessibility Considerations: visual demonstrations and on-video text is present
Course Structure – 0.3 ASHA CEUs or 3 hours
Part 1 Building Your Brand Using a Business Model Canvas 55 min
Part 2 Private Practice Materials, Supplies, Policy and Procedures 53 min
Part 3 3rd Party Payers, Billing, 1099 vs W2 for ENT office 40 min
Part 4 Expert Panel with MBA, ENT, PT and Business Coach 56 min
Audience Information
The target audience for this course is speech-language pathologists who wish to build and
successfully run a private speech language pathology practice in the area of voice and upper airway disorders, or any SLP practice.
There is no required prerequisite learning for this course.
This course will be available for ASHA CEUs starting on April 15, 2023.
By default all ASHA members will have their course credits submitted for ASHA credit unless you specifically request to not have this submitted. You can make this request via email at join@confidentclinican.com
Required material and supplies include a computer with an internet connection.
Offering is provided on www.confidentclinician.com via video learning modules within the website. Access is anytime after purchase up to 1 year.
Completion Requirements
What do I need to do to complete requirements and obtain a certificate of completion?
To obtain a certificate of completion, you must:
■ watch the entire on-demand webinar modules
■ complete the graded content quiz assessment (with 100% passing score)
■ complete the learning assessment
■ complete the program evaluation
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Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 3
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Part 4
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Final Forms

Kristie is a speech-language pathologist who is driven to break down barriers to learning about voice science. She runs a private practice voice clinic in Fort Worth, Texas where she provides videostroboscopy exams and specialized voice care. She wanted to start the Confident Clinician Cooperative because as a former patient herself, she understands the need for experience to improve patient outcomes, and she wants to empower clinicians to take charge of their skill set and feel confident in voice therapy and beyond.
- Financial Disclosures
- Founding Member of The Confident Clinician Cooperative, LP
- Owner ATEMPO Voice Center, LLC
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- none

Cara is a speech-language pathologist who has specialized in voice rehabilitation. She runs a private practice in Tampa, Florida where she provides both comprehensive endoscopic voice and swallow assessments and treatment. She has extensive acute care and outpatient hospital experience, in addition to being a classically trained soprano. Recognizing a paucity of in-depth graduate level voice coursework, Cara cofounded the Confident Clinician Cooperative to assist future and practicing clinicians in accessing voice-specific continuing education for confident clinical practice.
- Financial Disclosures
- Founding Member of The Confident Clinician Cooperative, LP
- Owner South Tampa Voice Therapy, LLC
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- none

Aaron is a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist who has devoted his career to developing effective and efficient physiologic voice therapy. He has a private practice in Portland, Oregon where he provides in-person and online habilitation and rehabilitation services for voice. He co-founded the Confident Clinician Cooperative because he wanted clinicians to feel confident in their knowledge and skills to support patients with voice differences and voice disorders. Aaron draws from his background in theater, singing, and languages in addition to his experience in clinic, research, and education as he helps clinicians achieve effective and efficient outcomes with their patients.
- Financial Disclosures
- Founding Member of The Confident Clinician Cooperative, LP
- Owner Wellness Group for Voice and Speech, LLC
- Co-owner PhoRTE, LLC
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- co-developer of PhoRTE

Dr. SHERRICE BROUSSARD ROSE PT, DPT is the Owner and Clinic Director of POTENTIA THERAPEUTICS, a physical therapist directed practice based on orthopaedic, spine and sports assessment, treatment and wellness in Tampa Bay, FL.
- Financial Disclosures
- Owner Potentia Therapeutics. Dr. Rose is being compensated by The Confident Clinician Cooperative for participation in the panel.
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- None

Dr. Joel E. Portnoy, a Long Island native, attended SUNY Upstate Medical University, in Syracuse New York, where he earned his medical degree and completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He then completed his fellowship in Laryngology and Care of the Professional Voice at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Dr. Portnoy is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery. His advanced training makes him among the only experts on Long Island specializing in the art and science of caring for the human voice. Dr. Portnoy is affiliated with the North Shore/ Long Island Jewish Healthcare System. Dr. Portnoy specializes in the care of the professional voice, voice restoration and the treatment of other complex adult and pediatric voice and swallowing disorders in addition to treating other general ear, nose and throat problems.
Dr. Portnoy is also affiliated with the American Laryngological Association, New York Laryngological Society, American Academy of Geriatric Otolaryngology.
- Financial Disclosures
- Dr. Portnoy is being compensated by The Confident Clinician Cooperative for participation in the panel.
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- None

Andrea is a seasoned legal, sales and real estate professional dedicated to putting her clients’ best interests before her own. She possesses a unique combination of skills to help her clients achieve their goals: an attorney’s training and practice, high energy and passion, result-oriented marketing strategies and an unparalleled network of contacts.
Prior to real estate, Andrea practiced law for seven years in Atlanta with Troutman Sanders and Peters and Monyak. She honed her strong negotiation skills and represented numerous Fortune 500 Companies and executives in commercial business and product liability litigation. After practicing law, Andrea and her husband, Erik, started their family. Working flexibly from home, she created a multi-million dollar sales organization with a leading jewelry and accessories brand, consistently earning Top 10 sales recognition nationally (out of 30,000 salespeople).
During the pandemic, Andrea created a virtual, private coaching practice to help leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals achieve work-life balance, and to write their own stories of transformation in business and in life. She is the host of the top-rated Apple podcast, ‘Vision to Thrive.’
- Financial Disclosures
- Andrea Seeney is being compensated by The Confident Clinician Cooperative for participation in the panel.
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- None

Lucas is a Texas native, attended University of Texas, in Austin Texas, where he earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration. He then received his Masters of Business Administration from Texas Christian University. Lucas has participated in multiple Oil & Gas Companies while getting his Real Estate Brokers License. He currently is a consultant and owner for multiple businesses in the real estate, oil and gas, construction and medical sectors.
- Financial Disclosures
- Lucas is being compensated by The Confident Clinician Cooperative for participation in the panel.
- Non-Financial Disclosures
- Lucas is married to Kristie Knickerbocker.
Disclosure Information
Disclosures protect viewers of our content at www.confidentclinician.com and we feel
strongly about remaining transparent about financial and non-financial relationships.
Content Disclosure
We at The Confident Clinician Cooperative are not endorsing any materials or equipment
shown in this continuing education offering.
Financial/In-Kind Disclosure
We at The Confident Clinician Cooperative received free materials from the following companies to share with random attendees of this live event (these free materials are NOT included in the asynchronous course).
- Vocal Tubes
- VocalMist
- HiTalk
- Therapy Marketing Kit
- Shield My View
- Oovo Straw
- Phonanium
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Price: $
This course includes
- Full course videos
- Full 1-year access
- Accessible on mobile devices
- Certificate of Completion
- Introductory Level 0.3 ASHA CEUs