Danielle Stillarty
Greer,SC
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong background in post-acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation settings. Specializes in assessing and addressing communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders in diverse populations. Skilled in dysphagia management and developing evidence-based treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage (Allentown/SC)
08.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Reliant Rehabilitation (Rehab/Post Acute)
08.2023 - Current
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify specific speech and language disorders, guiding treatment strategies.
- Assessed client needs to identify speech issues and examined physical structures contributing to communication challenges.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Provided direct therapy sessions employing evidence-based practices, resulting in enhanced communication skills for patients.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fibrotic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare system, ensuring access to appropriate support and resources.
- Maintained detailed client records, documenting session activities and interventions to monitor progress and inform future treatment plans.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
Speech Language Pathologist
Core Medical Group
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided travel therapy services to improve communication and swallowing skills in skilled nursing facilities.
Speech Language Pathologist
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
Berwick, PA
04.2021 - 10.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
South Scranton Intermediate School
Scranton, PA
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Provided individual and group therapy in speech sound production, language and pragmatics.
- Evaluated and treated school aged children with autism spectrum disorder and school students with speech and language needs.
- Developed IEP goals and documented student progress while collaborating in IEP team meetings to ensure alignment of services with student needs.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student needs and services. with school districts to confirm students received appropriate services.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Conducted remote evaluations and provided treatment sessions via teletherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Designed individualized home programs to enhance skill carryover and support family engagement in therapy.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, interpreters and related service providers.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Instructed parents on effective strategies to reinforce communication skills at home, promoting continuous skill development.
Speech Language Pathologist
Windy Hill Village
Philipsburg, PA
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted dysphagia evaluations and implemented therapeutic meals and diet modifications to enhance patient safety and swallowing function.
- Oversaw dysphagia treatment protocols for PEG tube patients, ensuring safe and effective care.
- Treated expressive and receptive language impairments and aphasia.
- Provided cognitive linguistic treatment including memory, attention, safety awareness and problem solving.
- Provided voice therapy focused on breath support, phonation and vocal hygiene.
- Completed AAC evaluation and training for communication boards and speech generating devices.
- Executed screenings and standardized assessments to improve patient documentation.
- Provided treatment to patients on COVID positive units while maintaining safety procedures and quality of care.
- Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support therapeutic interventions in daily routines, promoting effective carryover of skills.
- Collaborated closely with PT, OT, nursing, physicians and dietitians for coordinated care.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA 05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA 05.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
- Bedside swallow evaluations
- Dysphagia treatment
- Diet recommendations
- Strategy recommendations
- Assistance with instrumental swallow studies
- Interpretation for plan of care
- Cognitive linguistic evaluation
- Cognitive linguistic treatment
- Memory evaluation
- Attention evaluation
- Safety evaluation
- Problem solving evaluation
- Expressive language treatment
- Receptive language treatment
- Aphasia treatment
- Word finding treatment
- Voice therapy
- Respiratory support
- Vocal hygiene education
- AAC evaluation
- AAC training
- Low tech communication systems
- High tech communication systems
- Interdisciplinary care planning
- Education of patients
- Education of families
- Education of staff
- Support carryover of strategies
- Evidence-based therapy
- Teletherapy implementation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Management
- Vocal Cord Paralysis Management
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders Management
- Parkinson’s symptom management
- TBI symptom management
Certification
- Pennsylvania SLP License, SL015669
- South Carolina SLP License, 7921
- Florida SLP License, SA 24386
- ASHA Certification, CCC SLP, 14292668
- Educational Specialist I Certificate, 1205947
School Based Experience
South Scranton Intermediate School, Scranton, PA, 02/21, 06/21, Evaluated and treated preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and school age students with speech and language needs., Wrote IEP goals, documented progress and participated in IEP team meetings., Provided individual and group therapy in speech sound production, language and pragmatics., Delivered evaluation and treatment through teletherapy during the COVID 19 pandemic., Collaborated with teachers, administrators, interpreters and related service providers.
References
Available upon request.
Key Clinical Skills
- Bedside swallow evaluations and dysphagia treatment, including diet and strategy recommendations
- Assistance with instrumental swallow studies and interpretation for plan of care
- Cognitive linguistic evaluation and treatment for memory, attention, safety and problem solving
- Expressive and receptive language treatment, aphasia, and word finding
- Voice therapy including respiratory support and vocal hygiene education
- AAC evaluation and training for low tech and high tech communication systems
- Interdisciplinary care planning with PT, OT, nursing, physicians and dietitians
- Education of patients, families and staff to support carryover of strategies
Honors And Training
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- Dean's List, Misericordia University
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- MBSImP trained
- BCAT certified
- Lingraphica AAC training
- HIPAA training completed
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage (Allentown/SC)
08.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Reliant Rehabilitation (Rehab/Post Acute)
08.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Core Medical Group
11.2022 - 08.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 10.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
South Scranton Intermediate School
02.2021 - 06.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Windy Hill Village
06.2020 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Misericordia University
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Misericordia University
05.2015 - 05.2019