Eileen Hunsaker
HATFIELD,PA
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist, educator, and communication coach with 30 years of experience driving excellence across clinical, medical, and graduate-level academic settings. Expert in human connection, evidence-based communication strategies, and individualized problem-solving. A collaborative, highly adaptable leader recognized for empathy, interpersonal excellence, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results. Excelling in detail-oriented organization and relationship-building, I am open to leveraging my deep expertise to transition into a dynamic new career path focused on healthcare practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Speech and Language Pathologist
Connected Speech Pathology
07.2022 - 03.2026
- Completed virtual assessment and treatment of adults and teens in Communication Coaching and with various SLP clinical diagnoses.
Virtual Course Instructor
University of St. Augustine Health Sciences
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Department of Speech and Language Pathology
Visiting Professor
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Taught intensive four-week course CSD 653 Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia both in-person and synchronously.
Assistant Professor
Salus University
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Role included serving as the Director of Clinical Education and educating graduate students within the classroom and clinic. Responsibilities included supervising and mentoring entry level graduate-student clinicians, classroom teaching, and development and completion of Virtual Interprofessional Days.
Assistant Professor
Salus University
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Role included daily management of the Speech and Language Institute and educating graduate students within the classroom and clinic. Procured, maintained and evaluated internal and external clinical education and training sites in speech-language pathology (SLP) using local, state, and regional resources. Developed clinical practicum course objectives, course materials, and educational experiences that promote optimal learning for the SLP students in the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language and swallowing disorders. Teach clinical and didactic courses and seminars, integrating evidence-based practice into the application of diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures while engaging in student advisement and maintaining documentation of SLP students’ records for future state licensure and certification by ASHA. Assisted the Chair/Program Director with preparation of reports. Participate in institutional planning and committee work and assist in securing extramural funding for the SLP program.
Assistant Professor
New York Medical College
Valhalla, New York
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Role included educating graduate students within the classroom, clinic, and simulation center. Responsibilities included supervising and mentoring entry level graduate-student clinicians, classroom teaching, and writing and implementing educational simulations within the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center for the Department as well as for Interprofessional Education Activities with Physical Therapy. Served as ASHA Continuing Education Administrator for the Department.
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem)
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
White Plains, NY
02.2017 - 10.2019
Clinical Assistant Professor
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Role included supervising and educating graduate students within the Speech and Language Institute, classroom, and simulation center. Responsibilities include developing and marketing the adult clientele within the Speech and Language Institute, supervising and mentoring entry level graduate student clinicians, classroom teaching, and writing and implementing educational simulations within the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center.
Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor Aphasia Center Coordinator
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
06.2012 - 08.2016
- As the Coordinator of the Aphasia Center in the on-campus speech and language clinic, the role included supervising and educating interprofessional graduate students. Educated within the classroom, and simulation center, and in the MGH-IHP Aphasia Center. Participated in scholarly projects/research, professional presentations at the National/International level, community education and service; client advocacy; and Institute service.
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2006 - 07.2016
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients with communication disorders.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance speech and language skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language impairments.
Speech and Language Therapy Coordinator for Care of the Elderly
Enfield Primary Care Trust/Chase Farm Hospital
Enfield, Middlesex, England
01.2003 - 08.2003
Education
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Utah
05-1992
B.S. - Psychology
Brigham Young University
12-1985
Skills
- Work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Organization
- Empathy
- Friendliness
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (awarded 1993-present).
- Pennsylvania State Licensure, Speech-Language Pathology (awarded 2020, currently active).
- New York State Licensure, Speech-Language Pathology (awarded 2018, currently active).
- Massachusetts State Licensure, Speech-Language Pathology (awarded 2004, currently active).
- Royal College of Health Professions Council; London, England, 2003.
Timeline
Visiting Professor
Northern Arizona University
06.2023 - 06.2023
Virtual Course Instructor
University of St. Augustine Health Sciences
01.2023 - 08.2024
Contract Speech and Language Pathologist
Connected Speech Pathology
07.2022 - 03.2026
Assistant Professor
Salus University
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Professor
Salus University
07.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Professor
New York Medical College
09.2017 - 07.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem)
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2019
Clinical Assistant Professor
Midwestern University
09.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor Aphasia Center Coordinator
MGH Institute of Health Professions
06.2012 - 08.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem)
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2016
Speech and Language Therapy Coordinator for Care of the Elderly
Enfield Primary Care Trust/Chase Farm Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2003
B.S. - Psychology
Brigham Young University
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Utah
GRANTS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Reidy, P., Knab, M., Hunsaker, E., Baldwin, J.; Doherty, R.; Interprofessional Healthcare Partnership: Collaboration for Chronic Care Management, HRSA Bureau of Health Professions Division of Nursing (Grant HRSA-14-042) Grant Awarded 2014; Date of completion, December, 2017.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
- Kershenbaum, A.; Nicholas, M.; Hunsaker, E; Zipse, L.; Speak along without the song: What promotes fluency in people with aphasia? Aphasiology, December 2017.
- Baylor, C.; Oelke, M.; Barner, A.; Hunsaker, E.; Off, C.; Wallace, S.; Pennington, S.; Kendall, D.; Yorkston, K.; Validating the Communicative Participation Item Bank (CPIB) for use with people with aphasia: an analysis of Differential Item Function (DIF). Aphasiology, September 2016.
- Nicholas, M., Hunsaker, E. & Guarino, A.J.; The Relation Between Language, Nonverbal Cognition and Quality of Life in People with Aphasia. Aphasiology, 2015.
- Carter, A.; Nicholas, M.; Hunsaker, E.; and McCarthy Jacobson, A. Modified Berg Balance Scale: Making Assessment Appropriate for People with Aphasia, Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 2015.
- M. D. Doiron, D. Tran, A. O'Brien, Marianne Beninato, A. Citorik, S. Gilmore, Hunsaker, E., and J. Giacino, Development of Disability Rating Scale criteria as sensitive screen for consciousness. International Brain Injury Association World Congress, San Francisco, Brain Injury, 2014.
- Hunsaker, E., Living with Chronic Aphasia: Identifying and Confronting the Needs of Individuals with Chronic Aphasia; Therapy Times, January 2011.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
- Baldwin, J.; Knab, M.; Doherty, R.; Gall, G.; Gona, C.; Hunsaker, E.; Reidy, P.; Using Interprofessional Team Simulations to Facilitate Collaborative Practice, Oral presentation at American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting, San Antonio, TX, February 2017.
- Hunsaker, E.; Reidy, P.; Baldwin, J.; Doherty, R.; Gall, G.; Gona, C.; Knab, M.; Super Sims: Using Interprofessional Team Simulations to Facilitate Collaborative Practice in Healthcare, Oral presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA, November 2016.
- Reidy, P.; Knab, M.; Hunsaker, E.; Doherty, R.; Gall, G.; Gona, C.; Baldwin, J.; The Interprofessional Healthcare Partnership: Teaching Collaboration and Compassion in Chronic Care, Oral presentation at All Together Better Health VIII 2016: The 8th International Conference on Interprofessional Practice and Education, Oxford, England, September 2016.
- Hunsaker, E.; Reidy, P.; Baldwin, J.; Doherty, R.; Gall, G.; Gona, C.; Knab, M.; Interprofessional Education Core Competencies: Using Simulations to teach Values and Ethics in PatientCentered Care; Poster presentation at ASHA Connect Conference, Minneapolis, MN, July 2016.
- Reidy, P.; Baldwin, J.; Doherty, R.; Gall, G.; Gona, C.; Hunsaker, E.; Knab, M.; Interprofessional Healthcare Partnership: Collaboration for Chronic Care Management, Oral/Platform presentation at the National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting & Forum, Baltimore, MA, April 2016.
- Hunsaker, E.; Reidy, P.; Baldwin, J.; Doherty, R.; Gall, G.; Gona, C.; Knab, M.; Interprofessional Healthcare Partnership: First Steps in Establishing a Graduate School-Based Clinic, Poster presented at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, , Denver, CO, November 2015.
- Smith, Z.; Nicholas, M.; Zipse, L.; Hunsaker, E.; Auditory Skills in Aphasia: Does Treating Auditory Attention Improve Comprehension? Poster presented at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention., Denver, CO, November 2015.
- Hunsaker, E; Santo Pietro, M., Kelly, K.; Aphasia Advocacy: Moving Forward with Legislation Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of New Jersey, Oral presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, Denver, CO, November 2015.
- Baylor, C., Yorkston, K., Kendall, D., Amtmann, D., Oelke, M., Hunsaker, E. and Pennington, S., Validating the Communicative Participation Item Bank (CPIB) for Aphasia Populations, Oral presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, Denver, CO, November 2015.
- Hunsaker, E.; Advocacy: Legislation and Programs for Improved Awareness and Access, Poster accepted at the Health Care & Business Institute (ASHA HCBI), Phoenix, AZ, July 2015.
- Hunsaker, E.; Santo Pietro, M.; Kelly, K. Aphasia Advocacy: Moving Forward with Legislation, Oral presentation at the Aphasia Access Leadership Summit, Boston, MA, March 2015.
- Zipse, L.; Pennington, S. and Hunsaker , E.; Creative Treatment for Acquired Alexia and Agraphia, Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) 2014 Annual Convention, Orlando, FL; November 2014.
- Lapham, J.; Ball, L.; Lasker, J.; Nicholas, M.; Khan, Y. and Hunsaker, E.; Motor Learning Guided (MLG) Therapy for Acquired Apraxia of Speech: Targeting the Syllable, Poster presentation at the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention 2014, Orlando, FL November 2014.
- Giacino, J.; Doiron, M.; Citorik, A.; Hunsaker , E.; Gilmore, S.; O’Brien, A.; and Beninato, M.; Disability Rating Scale Criteria as a Screen for Consciousness, Poster presentation at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada; October 2014.
- Hunsaker, E.; Nicholas, M. The Relation between Language, Nonverbal Cognition, and Quality of Life in People with Aphasia; Oral Presentation at the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Chicago, IL; November 2013.
- Doiron, M.; Citorik, A.; Gilmore, S.; Hunsaker, E.; O’Brien, A.; Beninato, M.; Giacino, J.; (2013) Assessing the Relationship Between CRS-R & DRS Scores in the Disorders of Consciousness Population; Poster Presentation at the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Chicago, IL; November 2013.
- Hunsaker, E.; Using Reflective Writing in Enhancing Graduate Students’ Perception and Understanding of Aphasia; Poster Presentation at the American Speech Language Hearing Association National Convention, Atlanta, GA; November 2012.
- Worek, A., Zipse, L.; Nicholas, M.; Hunsaker, E. Processing of Pitch and Rhythmic Information in Aphasia, Oral Presentation at Clinical Aphasiology Conference (CAC), Lake Tahoe; CA 2012.
- Carter, A.; Nicholas, M.; Hunsaker, E.; McCarthy-Jacobson, A., Aphasia-Friendly Assessments for Other Disciplines: Modified Berg Balance Scale. Oral Presentation at the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Philadelphia, PA; November 2012.
- Hunsaker, E.; Cultivating an Effective Aphasia Community. Poster Presentation. International Aphasia Rehabilitation Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; July 2010
- Hunsaker, E; Khan, Y; Aphasia Therapy via Teleconferencing: Is It Practical? Poster Presentation. American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, New Orleans, LA; November 2009
Training
- Hunsaker, E.; Rehabilitation Continuum of Care. Lecture. Stroke Program In-service, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA; 2009
- Lei, A., Nicholas, M; Hunsaker, E.; Perceptual Skill Development in Language-Diverse Graduate Students. Poster Presentation. American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Boston, MA; 2007
- Hunsaker, E.; (2006) The Impact of Decreased Cognition on the Risk for Falls. Lecture. Visiting Nurse Association of Boston, Boston, MA
- Hunsaker, E.; (2005) Recognizing Communication and Swallowing Disorders. Lecture. New Employee Orientation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA
- Hunsaker, E.; (2004) The Role of the Rehabilitation Team. Lecture. Family Education Group, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA
- Hunsaker, E.; (2003) Speech and Language Therapy Practices in the United Kingdom. Lecture. St. Josephs Hospital, Phoenix, AZ
- Hunsaker, E.; (2002) Vocational Goals in Speech and Language Pathology. Lecture. Arizona Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Phoenix, AZ
- Hunsaker, E; (1999) Assessment and Treatment of Cognition and Communication for Vocational Reentry. Lecture. State of Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, Phoenix, AZ
- Hunsaker, E.; (1997) Dysphagia and Aspiration Precautions. Lecture. Columbia Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ