Elizabeth Kay Hill

• Evaluated and treated pediatric patients with diverse speech, language, and swallowing impairments.
• Educated parents and professionals on strategies to support child development.
• Managed billing processes for professional services rendered.

Manager, Acute Care OT/SLP, SMC-CS Campus (2019–Present)

• Provide leadership for over 60 associates, overseeing staffing, payroll, compliance, competencies, policy reviews, and departmental operations. Spearheaded process improvements, including EPIC upgrades, regulatory readiness, and interdisciplinary program development.
• Secured multiple grants to expand cutting-edge therapy technologies (iPads, Speak Cart, Synchrony/OmniFlow, and Virtual Reality).
• Acquired Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) for SMC-CS, PMC, CMC, MB Acute Care/IRF, MB Outpatient
• Developed specialized care teams/projects (Trach & Vent, Spinal Cord, Decannulation policy).
• Recognized for innovative FEES technology integration, the model is now replicated and modified by other organizations (SHRC and McLeod).
• Contributed to cardio-thoracic teams, stroke team, pediatric trauma team, Emergency Department patient satisfaction, and multiple Green Belt projects which yeilded positive system-wide changes.
• Supervision of several Clinical Fellowship Year SLP's.

Speech-Language Pathologist, Acute Care (2000–2019)

• Evaluated and treated the acute care population across multiple specialties (stroke, NICU, pediatrics, home health, outpatient).
• Conducted Video Fluoroscopic Swallowing Studies (VFSS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), trained staff, and supported program development.

• Evaluated and treated pediatric patients with diverse speech, language, and swallowing impairments.
• Conducted consultations with teachers and parents to enhance communication strategies.
• Facilitated Individual Education Plan (IEP) IEP meetings to develop tailored educational plans for students.
• Managed Medicaid billing processes to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Collaborated with Director of Special Education and Speech Therapist on program development initiatives.
• Coordinated planning, organizing, and scheduling of therapy sessions and resources.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations, sharing updates in monthly team meetings.
• Supervised Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) therapists while recruiting for school positions.

• Assessed pediatric population for a range of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
  Facilitated IEP meetings to coordinate treatment strategies with educational staff.
  Engaged with parents and teachers to enhance communication and understanding of therapy goals.
  Executed Medicaid billing requirements to maintain program funding.