The Independent Clinician Will Teach You Exactly
How to Start Treating Private Patients
You’re a speech, occupational or physical therapist who wants to help more people.
You also want to be paid a fair rate for your expertise.
Here’s the deal:
You can be a “helping person” and still learn the business skills you need to know in order to run your own private patient business.
You already have the clinical skills –> Now you need to learn more about liability insurance, documentation, paying taxes, setting your rate, etc.
You also need a confidence boost that you can do this.
You’ve Always Wanted to Have a Private Practice
Almost every SLP, OT and PT I’ve ever know has dreamed of having the flexibility, prestige and income that go along with having your own private practice.
But no one wants the headaches of paying for office space, dealing with employees or hours of bookkeeping.
What if I told you that you could treat a few patients each week “on the side” and double your salary?
Here's what real-life SLP's, OT's & PT's (just like you!) are saying about
The Independent Clinician:
“Your website and book have provided me with a wealth of information! Thank you so much. I'm excited to get started with my new business. I do have 1 client already and she's a doll! Just trying to wrap my brain around the business side of it all. But got my first paycheck today!! So that's encouraging!! Thanks again for sharing your business ideas with us. Great help!!!”
- Debbie C., Speech-Language Pathologist
“Hello Jena,
I purchased your book. It has taken me to a new dimension in my private practice as an occupational therapist. I cannot believe how your book answered a prayer that I was repeating all summer."
- Cheryl D., Occupational Therapist
“Hi Jena,
I have successfully started treating clients as part my business Superior Kids LLC. I do feel that I owe you a big thanks for putting my best foot out there and giving it a try. Currently I am seeing private pediatric clients in their home. I do also have a full time school based job on the side! Thank you for your encouragement and resources!!”
Sincerely,
- Michele J., Occupational Therapist
My Story
While I had been waiting for months for someone to ask me that very question, now that they had, I was terrified.
“Yes, I do,” I said, relieved and scared at the same time. While I knew I had quite a bit to learn, I was lucky to have two great role models who had taught me how to start treating privately. Now that someone had finally asked, it was time to take the plunge and start.
Why “The Independent Clinician”?
I knew that I had the clinical skills to treat private patients, what I would need to focus on were my business skills.
With the help of Rick and Kathryn, I started to treat this patient and went on to several more. Although I certainly trusted my colleagues, I wanted to see what books I could find to teach me additional approaches, cover ethics, etc. To my shock, no such book existed!
Over the next several years, I learned quite a bit about treating privately and decided to turn what I had learned into a book. The Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients is the only website and book that takes physical, occupational and speech therapists step-by-step through the process of beginning to treat private patients. I hope that you find the information helpful!
Almost every SLP/OT/PT I know dreams of one day having their own private practice. Starting off by treating private patients is a great way to start small, build up your:
I look forward to being part of your private patient success!
Jena
“Yes, I do,” I said, relieved and scared at the same time. While I knew I had quite a bit to learn, I was lucky to have two great role models who had taught me how to start treating privately. Now that someone had finally asked, it was time to take the plunge and start.
Why “The Independent Clinician”?
I knew that I had the clinical skills to treat private patients, what I would need to focus on were my business skills.
With the help of Rick and Kathryn, I started to treat this patient and went on to several more. Although I certainly trusted my colleagues, I wanted to see what books I could find to teach me additional approaches, cover ethics, etc. To my shock, no such book existed!
Over the next several years, I learned quite a bit about treating privately and decided to turn what I had learned into a book. The Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients is the only website and book that takes physical, occupational and speech therapists step-by-step through the process of beginning to treat private patients. I hope that you find the information helpful!
Almost every SLP/OT/PT I know dreams of one day having their own private practice. Starting off by treating private patients is a great way to start small, build up your:
- Confidence
- Reputation
- Expertise
- Income
- Experience
I look forward to being part of your private patient success!
Jena
About Me
Jena H. Casbon, MS CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Boston. In her regular job, she helps adult survivors of stroke and traumatic brain injury work towards gaining communication and cognitive skills that will help increase their functional independence.
After several years of learning the in’s and out’s of treating private patients, she decided to found The Independent Clinician, to teach fellow physical, occupational and speech therapists how to take their existing clinical skills and:
I hope that if you’re ready to start your own private patient business that you’ll check out the Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients we have to offer. If you’re not ready yet, please sign up for our mailing list. This will keep you posted on tips, educational materials, special offers and discounts, etc.
Jena H. Casbon, MS CCC-SLP
Founder, The Independent Clinician
After several years of learning the in’s and out’s of treating private patients, she decided to found The Independent Clinician, to teach fellow physical, occupational and speech therapists how to take their existing clinical skills and:
- provide a blue print of how to start a private patient business from scratch
- teach everything you need to learn about professional liability insurance, documentation, marketing, business skills, setting their rate, etc.
- build confidence in your ability to own and operate your own business!
I hope that if you’re ready to start your own private patient business that you’ll check out the Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients we have to offer. If you’re not ready yet, please sign up for our mailing list. This will keep you posted on tips, educational materials, special offers and discounts, etc.
Jena H. Casbon, MS CCC-SLP
Founder, The Independent Clinician