Denise Spornraft

• Evaluate and treat adult patients in short term rehab/skilled and long-term care setting to include memory impaired unit serving patients with Dysphagia, Cognitive Deficits, Linguistic Deficits, Communication Disorders, Voice Disorders, Tracheostomy patients, AAC, Apraxia and Aphasia.
• Proficient use of Rehab Optima/Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Write comprehensive evaluations, treatment notes, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge reports and re-certification reports for thorough patient care and reimbursement.
• Perform Bedside Swallow Evaluations and modify diets with close and strong communication with the dietary department.

• Evaluate and treat adult patients in short term rehab/skilled and long-term care setting to include memory impaired unit serving patients with Dysphagia, Cognitive Deficits, Linguistic Deficits, Communication Disorders, Voice Disorders, Tracheostomy patients, AAC, Apraxia and Aphasia.
• Supervisor to both graduate students and CFY students.
• Proficient use of Rehab Optima/Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Write comprehensive evaluations, treatment notes, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge reports and re-certification reports for thorough patient care and reimbursement.
• Weekly collaboration with rehab and nursing staff regarding patient status, goals, progress, diet changes and treatment plans.
• Perform Bedside Swallow Evaluations and modify diets with close and strong communication with the dietary department.
• Provide facility wide in services to nursing staff.

• Oak Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
• Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
• Utilized Rehab Optima for documentation and point of service care.
• Performed Bedside Swallow Evaluations and modified diets. Close communication with the dietary department and other SLP team members.

• Provided evaluation and treatment services (individual and group) to pediatrics presenting with a variety of communication disorders including Cognitive Deficits, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHA, Phonological Disorders, Language and Literacy Disorders, Apraxia, Fluency, Articulation, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome and Dysphagia.
• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
• Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
• Provided professional development for colleagues by organizing workshops on specialized disorder such as Autism.
• Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Served on a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team at The Autism Center on campus as the SLP with a team to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Developed and created a social skills program and provided group treatments for patients on the Autism Spectrum up to 18 years of age.

Contract work evaluating and facilitating Speech -Language therapy services in school settings.

Completed IEP documents, evaluations and treatment.

Participated in IEP meetings and child study meetings.

• Provided Speech and Language development to children in a special needs preschool setting and outpatient setting by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels after evaluating and creating a treatment plan.
• Promoted to Lead Therapist at the South Area Preschool and Outpatient Site in 2002.
• Supervised rehab staff and conducted weekly rehab team meetings.
• Supervised and coordinated outpatient program including scheduling of clients and therapists.
• Utilized appropriate augmentative communication devices and assistive technology.