Christian Rickert
Wyoming,Ohio
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist and Director of Rehabilitation with 9 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Proven leader with strong attention to details and a result-oriented approach. Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with medical professionals to ensure optimal patient care. Excels in managing complex cases and coordinating care between different healthcare providers. Adept at problem-solving and finding innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation
Carespring Healthcare Management
06.2019 - Current
- Assist the administrator in facility revenue strategies through maximizing Ohio Casemix, Quality Measures, and Patient Driven Payment Model
- Assist in management of CHCM speech-language pathologists
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Develop and implement programs to enhance teamwork and collaboration among therapists and other healthcare professionals in the rehabilitation department.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carespring Healthcare Management
05.2015 - Current
- Evaluate and diagnose articulation, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive disorders within a skilled nursing facility
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive patient care
- Conduct screenings and assessments to identify patients who may benefit from speech-language therapy services
- Provide education and training to caregivers and family members on communication strategies and techniques to support the progress of the patient's therapy
- Educate and train staff members on the importance of speech and language therapy for patients in the skilled nursing facility
- Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current on the latest research and advancements in the field of speech-language pathology.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
Education
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia05.2015
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Science and Disorders -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05.2013
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Risk Management
- Patient care
- Communication
- Management
- Revenue strategies
- Education and training
- Policy and Program Development
- Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Budget Development
Accomplishments
- Managed team of 125 for the development of IDDSI implementation company-wide.
- Achieved University of Cincinnati Advisory Board through effectively helping with Speech-Language Pathology Program.
Certification
- ASHA License - May 2015: 14093722
- Ohio SLP License - May 2015: SP.11991
- Vital Stim Training - July 2016
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation
Carespring Healthcare Management
06.2019 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carespring Healthcare Management
05.2015 - Current
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology -
West Virginia University
Bachelor's Degree in Communication Science and Disorders -
The Ohio State University