So you want a private practice...
Here's how to get started the "smart way."
I thought it would be helpful to create a resource page that you can always
come to for all of your private patient needs.
I have personally used and highly recommend every service or product listed on this page.
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links to products that will earn me a commission. These are all things that I have experience with that I am recommending because they are helpful and are companies that I trust, not because of the commissions that I may earn from you using these products.
Step #1: Connect with Jena & Fellow Independent Clinicians
I thought it would be helpful to create a resource page that you can always
come to for all of your private patient needs.
I have personally used and highly recommend every service or product listed on this page.
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links to products that will earn me a commission. These are all things that I have experience with that I am recommending because they are helpful and are companies that I trust, not because of the commissions that I may earn from you using these products.
Step #1: Connect with Jena & Fellow Independent Clinicians
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There are thousands of SLP's, OT's and PT's getting weekly tips, tricks, success stories, and pep talks from The Independent Clinician. Every week a new article related to developing and maintaining a successful private patient business will be posted. |
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Step #2: Check Out Jena's "How to" Guides
The Guide to Private Patients
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The Independent Clinician Guide to Private Patients will turn your dream of starting your own private practice into a reality.
"The Guide" will walk you step-by-step through the process of learning to successfully start your own private therapy business. From documentation to liability, marketing to taxes and becoming a health insurance provider, this book will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get started! Each section contains:
You’ve always wanted to have your own private practice. Here’s the information you need! |
Guide to Creating a Web Presence
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The Independent Clinician Guide to Creating a Web Presence will teach you how to market yourself online - just where your *future* clients are looking for you.
The eBook will take you step-by-step through creating a professional website, making sure it’s found in search engines like Google and effectively using social media to connect with referral sources and build your brand.
Private patients are looking for you online. Will you be there for them? |
Guide to Setting Your Hourly Rate
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The Independent Clinician Guide to Setting Your Hourly Rate will take you through the process of deciding on your hourly private pay rate in 5 easy steps. Instead of basing your rates on OTHER private practices, (which is actually illegal) - I'll teach you how to base your rates on revenue that you would like to generate.
You'll learn:
BONUS: Customized Rate Calculator Included with Purchase |
Step #3: Use Jena's Recommended Vendors & Services
marketing
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Business Cards & Flyers
VistaPrint: I order all of my business cards, flyers, postcards, return address labels, etc. from VistaPrint. They have high quality products that are easy to design yourself and ship quickly. Angela P., Speech-Language Pathologist commented, |
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Website Hosting and Design
Weebly: Even if you’re not computer savvy- you can create a great looking site quickly, easily and cheaply with Weebly. “Website creation made easy” is Weebly’s tagline; for good reason. Weebly is an easy drag & drop interface that is the easiest way to create a professional looking website. While you can do a free site/domain with them, it will be for example, www.yourname.weebly.com. I highly recommend spending a few extra dollars and actually purchasing a domain name. It’s much more professional looking! FYI - This very website was created with Weebly. It's cheap and easy. Two things I love ;-) |
billing / finances
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Billing
Freshbooks A simple way to send invoices to your patients. Add the service dates and your hourly rate and then either print, e-mail or snail mail the invoice to your patient. Quick, easy AND both you and your patient have records of service for tax purposes. |
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Bookkeeping
Outright Whether you have one private patient or thirty, you need to keep track of your income and expenses. If you’re anything like me, numbers give you a headache and the thought of doing your own bookkeeping seems overwhelming. I recently found a fantastic solution to keep my income, expenses and quarterly estimated taxes organized and efficient: Outright. I was getting very close to hiring a bookkeeper- but now I don’t have to. Outright has a Free Trial, after which is is $9.99/month (MUCH less than a bookkeeper and just as good!) |
continuing education
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Continuing Education
SpeechPathology.com Learn a skill, technique or treatment method (and earn some CEU's at the same time!) With topics of interest to SLP's who work with both kids and/or adults, you can watch videos, recorded lectures, enjoy podcasts and more to gain ASHA CEU's. Check out some of their Private Practice courses:
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information organization
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Dropbox
I keep all of my therapy activities, pictures and treatment resources in one place: Dropbox. Access all of your files from any computer, tablet or smart phone. I can create a therapy activity in my office, save it to Dropbox and then open the file at my private patients house. No more USB drives, e-mailing documents to yourself or printing needless pages. Everything you need in one place. |
