Detail-oriented Speech-Language Pathologist experienced in evaluating and treating patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders. Skilled in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans to optimize cognitive and functional outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language-Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Woburn, MA
06.2025 - Current
Evaluated and treated adult patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders secondary to stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions.
Specialized in the management of medically complex patients with tracheostomies, facilitating communication, swallowing rehabilitation, and speaking valve implementation to improve functional outcomes.
Conducted comprehensive bedside and instrumental swallowing assessments, including interpretation of modified barium swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) findings.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans targeting dysphagia management, cognitive rehabilitation, aphasia, dysarthria, and executive functioning deficits.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams including physicians, nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.
Utilized evidence-based interventions to improve functional communication, cognitive independence, and safe oral intake.
Participated in family meetings, team conferences, and discharge planning to facilitate successful transitions of care
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of New Hampshire
NH
05-2025
Skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Caseload management
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) (in training: 25 normal passes, 5 patient passes with documentation)
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