Elizabeth Cauda
Long Branch,NJ
Summary
Rehabilitation Supervisor of Speech Language Pathology Department oversees day-to-day operations of department to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for patients. Maintains current NJ Speech Language Pathology license and 7 years of speech therapy in medical setting including outpatient, inpatient, homecare, and acute care rehabilitation. Supervises team of full time, part time, and per diem speech language pathologist to foster quality improvement, excellent care planning and positive clinical treatment to meet program standards and guidelines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology Services
Hackensack-Meridian Health - Riverview Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Oversee operations of the outpatient, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation speech therapy departments
- Ensure adequate staffing across the three settings
- Interview and onboard new team members in accordance with system guidelines
- Organize and run department meetings to review operational needs, discuss journal and continuing education reviews, and examine methods to optimize patient care
- Review productivity and budget expectations and strategize approaches for department improvements
- Collaborate with management and supervisors in various departments to synchronize patient care
- Advocate for instituting best practices including new diagnostic and treatment equipment/methods to deliver evidence based care.
Speech-Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship, Per Diem, Full Time
Hackensack-Meridian Health - Riverview Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Rotate among outpatient, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation settings for assessment and treatment of impaired adult/pediatric populations
- Carry out pediatric speech therapy program by evaluation, treatment, and family education to children of all ages with various impairments
- Assess and treat adult patients for speech-language, cognitive disorders, dysphagia, TBI, trach/speaking valves, and head/neck cancer
- Perform and interpret modified barium swallow studies in conjunction with radiologists for identification of aspiration/penetration risks
- Educate head/neck cancer patients from Memorial Sloan Kettering on speech and dysphagia risks of radiation/chemo treatment
- Collaborate with ICU team members and respiratory therapy team for use of speaking valves with ventilated, tracheostomy patients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fox Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 07.2021
- House call setting for assessment and treatment of geriatric population
- Assess and treat patients for speech-language, cognitive disorders, and dysphagia in patient’s home environments
- Educate and train family members and caregivers for carry-over tasks within the home setting
- Schedule and manage a caseload of 15 or greater patients weekly
- Communication and collaboration with physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and assisted living facility staff.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mount Sinai Health System - Mount Sinai West
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Assess and treat adult patients in within the acute care setting including neurosurgical ICU, medical ICU, surgical ICU, and medical surgical step down units
- Assess and treat adult patients for speech-language, cognitive disorders, dysphagia, TBI, trach/speaking valves for patients on and off ventilators
- Perform and interpret modified barium swallow studies in conjunction with radiologists for identification of aspiration/penetration risks
- Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, residents and fellows, as well as physical and occupational therapists.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ08.2022
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2016
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Cum Laude -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2015
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Employee Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Caseload Management
- Communication Strategies
- Documentation Skills
- Policy and Program Development
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Performance Metrics
Certifications and Licenses
New Jersey State Licensed SLP
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certified in BLS, CPR, AED and foreign object removal
HIPAA
McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Rehabilitation Supervisor, Speech Language Pathology Services
Hackensack-Meridian Health - Riverview Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mount Sinai Health System - Mount Sinai West
06.2019 - 02.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fox Rehabilitation
04.2019 - 07.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship, Per Diem, Full Time
Hackensack-Meridian Health - Riverview Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Business Administration -
Rutgers University
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology -
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Cum Laude -
Duquesne University
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