Becky Sue Harriger
Sligo,PA
Summary
Dedicated Speech Language Pathologist with 23 years of experience serving diverse age populations, delivering compassionate care to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Expertise in developing personalized treatment plans and employing evidence-based practices to enhance speech, language, and cognitive skills. Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with patients, resulting in improved outcomes and satisfaction. Aiming to leverage extensive experience in a PRN role to further enhance rehabilitation services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Symbria Rehabilitation/WRC
04.2018 - 10.2023
- My key responsibilities included daily evaluation, assessment, and treatment for admitting, in-house, and outpatients displaying oral/pharyngeal dysphagia, speech/language/voice, cognitive/communicative/linguistic deficits, and dementia staging.
- Delivered home health care services for Clarion, Jefferson Counties, and neighboring areas.
- My accomplishments included the upstart of dementia staging and cognitive/communicative programs, dysphagia, and dementia education, as well as training for staff, caregivers, and families.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
Rehabilitation Manager
Blue Sky Therapy
01.2004 - 01.2018
- My key responsibilities included daily operational tasks for the successful management of the rehabilitation team, including scheduling, PPS minutes, daily meetings, providing staff education, as well as daily evaluation, assessment, and treatment for admitting, in-house, and outpatients for swallowing, speech/language/voice, and cognitive/communicative/linguistic deficits.
- I was instrumental in building staff and patient admissions within the community, hospitals, and physicians.
- Managed the daily operations of the rehabilitation department ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Created a comprehensive system to track patient progress, outcome measurements, and quality assurance data.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the rehabilitation department.
- Provided clinical supervision to therapists in their treatment of patients with physical disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review performance objectives and provide feedback on individual and team performance.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals.
Beverly Healthcare/Aegis Rehabilitation
01.2001 - 01.2004
- My key responsibilities included inpatient and outpatient evaluations and treatment for swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive, communicative, and linguistic deficits.
- I successfully completed Vital Stim Certification, dementia staging, and my Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Clarion University of PA
PA, USA01.2001
BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Clarion University of PA
PA, USA01.1999
Skills
- Vital Stim Therapy Certification
- Dementia Staging Expertise
- ASHA Certification Holder
- Active PA License
- Documentation skills
- Administer evaluations
- Clinical documentation
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Develop therapy programs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Symbria Rehabilitation/WRC
04.2018 - 10.2023
Rehabilitation Manager
Blue Sky Therapy
01.2004 - 01.2018
Beverly Healthcare/Aegis Rehabilitation
01.2001 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Clarion University of PA
BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Clarion University of PA
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