Caitlin Benninghoff
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for treating patients with aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and cognitive-communication deficits. Committed to cultivating strong relationships with patients and staff to enhance patient rehabilitation through collaborative care and tailored therapy approaches.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
- Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in geriatric and medically complex patients within a fast-paced skilled nursing facility
- Develop individualized care plans based on assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapists, occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to improve patient outcomes in areas such as aphasia, dysphagia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders
- Document patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge summaries using Net Health EHR
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapeutic strategies and techniques for improving and maintaining speech, language, and swallowing function.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients, family members, and staff to create a supportive and collaborative environment, enhancing patient motivation and care outcomes.
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted assessment and implemented appropriate and individualized treatment plans for a variety of diagnoses, including dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders within an inpatient rehabilitation hospital
- Performed clinical swallowing evaluations and facilitated use of appropriate compensatory and rehabilitative techniques to address the needs of each patient
- Demonstrated strong clinical writing skills needed for documentation using Cerner PowerChart EMR
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
UMC Team Rehab
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided intervention to children and adults with various diagnoses (e.g., speech sound disorders, autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, aphasia, dysarthria, TBI, etc.) in an outpatient rehabilitation center
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate therapeutic tasks to facilitate speech and language development and progress toward goals
- Collaborated with occupational therapists and physical therapists to provide effective co-treatments for patients with autism spectrum disorder
- Completed necessary documentation using Cerner PowerChart EMR.
Education
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXBachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Caseload Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Family Counseling
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Teamwork
- Aphasia
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - [04/2024]
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - [05/2024]
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation
06.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital (Encompass)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
UMC Team Rehab
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - [04/2024]
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - [05/2024]
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