Carol Chrysanthis
Berlin,MD
Summary
Highly personable SLP with 25 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail seeking a PRN position in the speech department flex pool.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Worcester County Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments to accurately diagnose and develop therapy plans in speech, language, voice and fluency disorders in preschool through elementary aged students.
- Manage caseload of 60 students with disabilities including articulation/phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, ASD, dysfluency, cognitive impairment, hearing impairment, non-speaking students and the neurodivergent population.
- Coordinate and implement speech screenings, assessments and IEP meetings throughout the year.
- Provide parental counseling, education and home therapy facilitation.
- Document daily therapy progress, medical assistance billing, quarterly progress reports and IEP paperwork through the MD Online system.
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2022
- Flex pool/PRN SLP
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention to a variety of adult and geriatric patients presenting with complex communication and swallowing deficits.
- Conducted bedside evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques, post-stroke education and home therapy exercises.
- Documented daily therapy progress using FIM rating scale
- Updated patient plan of care using an interdisciplinary approach.
Speech Language Pathologist
Wicomico County Public Schools
09.2000 - 08.2002
- Effectively managed a large caseload in 3 different school settings from Pre-K through high school aged students with a variety of communication disabilities.
- Provided speech and language screenings, diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions.
- Managed IEP paperwork and coordinated meetings.
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation
09.1999 - 08.2000
- Clinical Fellowship Year
- Provided comprehensive assessment and treatment to the adult and geriatric population in a subacute, long term care and outpatient setting.
- Developed restorative dining program and "coffee talk" social group.
- Provided family training and counseling.
- Presented in-service training to staff on various related topics.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY09.1999
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1990
Skills
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence 1999
- State of Maryland Licensure
- CPR certified
- Proficient in AAC
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2022
Speech and Language Pathologist
Worcester County Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Wicomico County Public Schools
09.2000 - 08.2002
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Genesis Eldercare Rehabilitation
09.1999 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Syracuse University
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