Angela Pusztay
Eden,NY
Summary
Experienced speech-language pathologist with 14+ years of clinical expertise in pediatric and healthcare environments. Demonstrated success in developing effective treatment plans and strategies for communication impairments. Skilled at fostering collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams for optimal outcomes in patient and student care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
CompHealth- CHG
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provider of speech tele-therapy services to school age students in special education and mainstream settings.
- Collaborate with teachers and on site therapist regularly.
- Provide documentation through daily notes, progress reports and IEPs.
- Manage caseload of 35+ students with various diagnoses.
- Interpret diagnostic results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-term goals
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
Remote Speech-Language Pathologist
CompHealth- CHG
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided speech and language tele-therapy services to school age children K-12.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each student, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Established strong relationships with students, teachers and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Participated in IEP meetings to report on progress and to update goals and provide ongoing communication strategies to parents and administrators.
- Provided case management for speech only students
- Collaborated with onsite therapist to successfully complete and update evaluations and testing.
Speech-Language Pathologist
CompHealth- CHG
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided speech and language tele-therapy services to students in special education setting.
- Continually collaborated with parents and onsite team members to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated preschool and school age children with speech and language disorders.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
- Contributed to CSE meetings to report on progress and provide recommendations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Buffalo Hearing And Speech Center
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
VNA Of Western New York
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
Speech Language Pathologist
Liberty Resources Post
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Provider of speech and language services to children in early intervention and preschool programs.
- Completed all documentation for IEPs, progress notes and quarterly reports.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to report on progress and provide recommendations.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cariant Health Partners
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Provided speech therapy services to patients with a variety of communication challenges in SNF and outpatient settings.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to report on progress and provide recommendations for continued treatment or dismissal.
- Competed diagnostic assessments
- Developed plans of care and long term/short term goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
SLC LLC
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided speech therapy services to children in early intervention and preschool programs.
- Completed diagnostic assessments
- Collaborated with parents and multi-disciplinary team members regularly
- Completed documentation in the form of daily session notes, progress notes, quarterly reports and IEPs.
- Attended CPSE and IFSP meetings to report on progress and provide ongoing recommendations.
Education
Master of Arts - CDS-Speech-Language Pathology
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01.2005
Skills
- Tele-therapy
- Speech and Language therapy
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Speech and Language Screenings
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
New York State Initial teaching certificate
New York State Licensed
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
CompHealth- CHG
09.2023 - 05.2024
Remote Speech-Language Pathologist
CompHealth- CHG
08.2022 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
CompHealth- CHG
11.2021 - 06.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Buffalo Hearing And Speech Center
03.2019 - 12.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
VNA Of Western New York
08.2014 - 05.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
Liberty Resources Post
02.2013 - 07.2014
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cariant Health Partners
05.2012 - 02.2013
Speech Language Pathologist
SLC LLC
07.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - CDS-Speech-Language Pathology
State University of New York At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
State University of New York At Buffalo
Similar Profiles
Angela PusztayAngela Pusztay
Remote Contract Speech-Language Pathologist at CompHealth Medical StaffingRemote Contract Speech-Language Pathologist at CompHealth Medical Staffing
Dennis HolnessDennis Holness
Director, Hospitalist and Emergency Medicine Team at CompHealth PermDirector, Hospitalist and Emergency Medicine Team at CompHealth Perm
Rashida McCain-HallRashida McCain-Hall
Locums Tenens Physician at CompHealth Medical Staffing/Indian Health SevicesLocums Tenens Physician at CompHealth Medical Staffing/Indian Health Sevices
Lynn JarrellLynn Jarrell
Environmental Manager One at SodexoEnvironmental Manager One at Sodexo
Kate ZimmermanKate Zimmerman
Pastor at Eden United Methodist ChurchPastor at Eden United Methodist Church