MEGAN THEILER
Taylors,SC
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist offering 9 years of experience working with adults in the neuro population. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a methodical yet adaptable approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2023 - Current
- Complete speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive linguistic evaluations and treatment; 25-40 hours a week in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Provide personally relevant education and training to patient and family to improve health literacy
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of medical personnel to determine action plans and anticipate barriers to the discharge plan
- Lead speech pathologist for the Pediatric Pain Restorative self-management training and functional rehabilitation (RESET) to train executive function skills to improve readiness for return to academics and daily activities
- Supervise and mentor SLP students
Speech Language Pathologist, Full time
Fox Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Treat patients in their natural home environment- private homes, assisted living facilities, memory care units, independent living
- Teach patients and caregivers personalized compensatory strategies to improve independent and aging in place
- Assist patients with advanced neurodegenerative diseases, strokes, TBI
- Collect and analyze data and ensure quality care through evaluations and progress reports
Advanced Speech Language Pathologist
Prisma Health System
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided outpatient therapy to adults and geriatics at the Brain Injury and Young Stroke Program as a certified brain injury specialist
- Developed cross departmental protocols for quality assurance and led training sessions
- Acted on EMR committee to provide feedback on user accessibility with goals to improve efficiency and streamline billing procedures
- Advocated for survivors through in- services, presentations, facilitation of support group, and volunteering
- Mentored new staff and supervised SLP students
Speech Language Pathologist
The Aphasia Center, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted intensive outpatient speech therapy to patients with aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria in person and via telepractice
- Mentored new clinicians during the onboarding process
- Assisted in formulating a new aphasia software
Education
Master of Science -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.2009
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Confident and empathetic educator
- Interpersonal communication
- Passionate advocate
Accomplishments
- Achieved Lead SLP through effectively helping with pediatric pain RESET program
- Earned certifications in Ampcare, Vital stim, FEES, and MBSImP.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist, Full time
Fox Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Advanced Speech Language Pathologist
Prisma Health System
01.2017 - 01.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
The Aphasia Center, LLC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Florida State University
Master of Science -
University of South Florida
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