Annie Searcy
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive experience at St. Luke’s Children’s Rehab, excelling in program development and family engagement. Proven track record in delivering evidence-based treatment strategies and fostering team collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes through innovative approaches and mentorship. Committed to advancing speech and language development in diverse populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
St. Luke’s Children’s Rehab- Meridian, ID
Meridian, ID
08.2008 - Current
- Administer thorough evaluations and formulate personalized treatment strategies for children aged 1-21 with speech, language, and developmental disorders.
- Coordinate efforts with pediatricians, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to ensure cohesive care.
- Lead ESDM therapist, delivering thorough evaluations and tailored treatment plans aligned with ESDM model for team members and patients within program
- Support ESDM recruits by offering observation, constructive feedback, and ensuring treatment validity.
- Supported establishment and ongoing operations of ESDM program while optimizing intake procedures and documentation workflows.
- Present informative sessions at ESDM/autism meetings to promote understanding of ESDM principles.
- Developed beginner and intermediate level ESDM competencies.
- Developed Likert scale to improve measured outcomes within the ESDM program.
- Oversaw and prioritized ESDM waitlist for over 2 years.
- Supervised SLP students, ensuring effective onboarding and professional development. Conducted observations and provided constructive feedback to enhance clinical skills.
- Advanced ADHD provider facilitating comprehensive assessments and development of treatment plans.
- Deliver educational presentations at ADHD program meetings to enhance understanding of the ADHD program.
- Collaborated with Developmental Pediatrics Autism Diagnostic team providers to complete Childhood Development Diagnostic evaluations.
- Present quarterly at St. Luke's New Mom’s Group sessions, highlighting speech and language development from birth to 5 years, importance of sufficient hearing abilities, introduction to baby sign language, and strategies for parents to foster speech, language, and cognitive development in infants and toddlers.
PRN, Speech-Language Pathologist
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
Meridian, ID
11.2011 - 01.2019
- Delivered care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term support of adults with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive deficits, and voice disorders.
- Document evaluations and daily treatment notes in compliance with Medicare guidelines.
- Collaborated with nursing and therapy staff to ensure continuity of care during weekend and holiday shifts.
- Adapted quickly to changing caseloads and maintained high patient satisfaction.
PRN, Speech-Language Pathologist
Idaho Elks Hospital
Boise, ID
01.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided PRN coverage to a diverse caseload of in patient adults with aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive- communication deficits, TBI, stroke, spinal cord injuries and other acute and degenerative conditions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and physicians to ensure continuity of care during weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Idaho State University
Boise, ID08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Hearing Sciences
Washinton State University
Pullman, WA05.2006
Skills
- Program development and evaluation
- Family engagement and education
- Program management
- Team collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Parent coaching and mentorship
Certification
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language pathology. September 2008- Present.
- Idaho State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology. October 2008 - Present.
- Early Start Denver Model Certified Therapist April 2021- Present.
- ADHD- Rehabilitation Services Provider/Specialist, May 2024- Present.
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist- January 2023- Present.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) provider
- MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certified
References
Available upon request
Timeline
PRN, Speech-Language Pathologist
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
11.2011 - 01.2019
PRN, Speech-Language Pathologist
Idaho Elks Hospital
01.2010 - 05.2012
Speech and Language Pathologist
St. Luke’s Children’s Rehab- Meridian, ID
08.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Idaho State University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Hearing Sciences
Washinton State University