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Anza Ali

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dedicated speech language pathologist knowledgeable in diverse adult and pediatric populations. Army veteran with over 15 years’ experience in various facets of healthcare industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Neurology Consultants of Dallas, PA
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assessed and treated speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication aspects of brain injuries, strokes, and neurodegenerative disorders to promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life.

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Care Options For Kids
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted evaluations, created, and implemented treatment plans to accurately diagnose and treat speech and language disorders in pediatric populations via face-to-face and telehealth delivery methods.

Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern

Clinical Experience
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Dallas VA Hospital | Addressed assessment and treatment needs of medically and culturally diverse veteran populations across the North Texas VA Healthcare System footprint, including critical care units, spinal cord injury, acute and long-term acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehab, and skilled nursing.
  • Tom Landry Elementary School | Maintained caseload of 60+ students with diverse cultural, intellectual, and medical backgrounds, administering group and individual therapy in pull-out and push-in models for mainstream and special education classrooms.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Department of Defense and VA Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2020
  • Staffed various settings of inpatient and outpatient respiratory care as an active duty soldier and civilian.

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
08.2021

Skills

  • Aphasia
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Motor speech
  • Voice
  • Receptive and expressive language
  • Articulation
  • Bedside swallow screen
  • Dysphagia (rehabilitative and compensatory)
  • Fluency shaping and modification
  • Modified barium swallow study (50 hours of administration and interpretation)
  • Pre-radiation/chemo counseling
  • Speaking valve
  • Laryngectomy
  • Augmentative and alternative communication
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Family education and coaching
  • Allscripts, WebPT, VistA, AHLTA, CHCS, Cubhub

Certification

  • Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol certified
  • SPEAK OUT! Therapy for Parkinson's certified
  • Completion of Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp) Course
  • Completion of Relias Academy Registered Behavioral Technician Training
  • BLS provider
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA (pending)

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Neurology Consultants of Dallas, PA
09.2023 - 08.2024

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Care Options For Kids
08.2023 - 07.2024

Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern

Clinical Experience
09.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Department of Defense and VA Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Texas Woman's University

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology

The University of Texas At Dallas
  • Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol certified
  • SPEAK OUT! Therapy for Parkinson's certified
  • Completion of Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp) Course
  • Completion of Relias Academy Registered Behavioral Technician Training
  • BLS provider
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA (pending)
Anza Ali