Doreen Bridgman MS,CCC,SLP
Delray Beach,Florida
Summary
A client focused, results oriented, professional with over thirty years of providing top-tier assessment and rehabilitation services related to cognitive/linguistic, learning disabilities and motor speech disorders with an emphasis on client advocacy. Licensed in Fla. and NJ
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Path.; Brain Health Coach
The Cognitive Coach
11.2015 - Current
- Provide cognitive/linguistic therapy and coaching to persons with neurological impairments, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorder, age-related changes as well as to individuals looking to increase their productivity and/or adjust to changing demands.
- Develop plans specific to each individual’s goals as well as strengths and challenges.
- Provide education and support to family, educators and employers as appropriate.
- Make recommendations regarding academic accommodations as needed.
- Available to present on cognitive changes following brain injury, ADD/ADHD, executive functioning and brain health.
Speech Language Pathologist
Neuropsychology & Counseling Associates
09.2002 - 07.2018
- Member of an inter-disciplinary team responsible for assessment and remediation of cognitive/linguistic and motor speech disorders resulting from neurological impairments.
- Provided individual and group therapy as well as family education.
- Acted as liaison between treatment team and employers/academic professionals as needed.
- Transitioned students back into academic environment and made recommendations regarding academic accommodations.
- Increased caseload by establishing a strong rapport with clients and implementing an organization system to track treatment plan completion.
Speech Language Pathologist
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services of NJ
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Provide cognitive/linguistic therapy to neurologically impaired clients as well as family education regarding treatment planning and prognosis.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating client goals and strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide Social Skills training to school age clients with ADD and anxiety disorders.
Speech Language Pathologist
Shore Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health
02.2011 - 06.2015
- Member of an inter-disciplinary treatment providing assessment and rehabilitation services related to cognitive/linguistic and motor speech disorders resulting from neurological impairments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating client goals and strengths and weaknesses.
- Provide education to clients and families regarding the injury and treatment and liaison between client and academic professionals as needed.
- Made recommendations regarding academic accommodations.
- Increased caseload from 10 hours to 40 plus by establishing strong rapport with clients and implementing a tracking system related to updating treatment plans.
Speech Language Pathologist
Private Practice
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided in-home therapy to neurologically impaired clients focusing on improving functional communication skills as well as ADL independence.
- Completed family training sessions to maximize generalization of strategies developed.
Owner/Operator
Fitness Together, Red Bank
11.2006 - 12.2009
- Researched franchise opportunities and met with various companies to determine the best fit.
- Responsible for day to day activities including providing personal training, completing assessments and re-evaluations, managing employees, scheduling appointments, completing consultations, establishing relationships with related professionals in the community and daily administrative tasks.
Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Consultant
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
03.1995 - 07.2000
- Member of interdisciplinary treatment team, responsible for assessment and remediation of cognitive/linguistic and motor speech disorders resulting from neurological impairments, provided individual and group therapy, in-serviced staff regarding speech and language issues, supervised graduate students, participated in the development and implementation of the Intensive Cognitive Program within the Center.
- Created an academic accommodation checklist for use when transitioning students back into the academic environment.
Clinical Director
NovaCare Community Rehabilitation Services of New Jersey
12.1991 - 03.1995
- Responsible for: staff training and supervision of ten staff members; therapy schedule for thirty plus clients and program development and expansion of services provided.
- Maintained full caseload as a Senior Speech Language Pathologist and provided individual and group therapy as well as participated in clinical treatment and family meetings.
Speech Language Pathologist
Center for Cognitive Rehabilitation, UMDNJ
08.1990 - 08.1991
- Member of inter-disciplinary treatment team responsible for assessment and remediation of neurological and impaired clients ages 16 and older.
- Provided cognitive/linguistic therapy in individual and group settings, completed clinical case management duties, functioned as Cognitive Group Team Leader, responsible for supervision of clinical staff and program planning for client treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
William Paterson College
1990
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
William Paterson College
1987
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organized and efficient
- Effective problem-solver
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Program development
- Educational Material Development
- Individual and Group Treatment and Coaching
Additional Information
Certifications:
- Certificate Of Clinical Competence-ASHA (1990 to present)
- New Jersey Speech and Hearing License (1990 to present)
- New Jersey Speech Correctionist Certification (June 1987 to present)
- New Jersey Speech Language Specialist (January 1995 to present)
- Florida Speech and Hearing License (2022 to present)
- Brain Health Coach (2023)
Professional Organizations
- American Speech Language Association (ASHA)
- Brain Injury Florida
Timeline
Speech Language Path.; Brain Health Coach
The Cognitive Coach
11.2015 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services of NJ
06.2015 - 02.2016
Speech Language Pathologist
Shore Neuropsychology & Behavioral Health
02.2011 - 06.2015
Speech Language Pathologist
Private Practice
03.2010 - 06.2011
Owner/Operator
Fitness Together, Red Bank
11.2006 - 12.2009
Speech Language Pathologist
Neuropsychology & Counseling Associates
09.2002 - 07.2018
Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Consultant
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
03.1995 - 07.2000
Clinical Director
NovaCare Community Rehabilitation Services of New Jersey
12.1991 - 03.1995
Speech Language Pathologist
Center for Cognitive Rehabilitation, UMDNJ
08.1990 - 08.1991
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
William Paterson College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
William Paterson College
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