Emily Thomas, M.S., CCC-SLP

SLP, Assistant Director of Rehabilitation 12/2023-Present

• Oversee rehabilitation services while providing speech therapy to inpatient and outpatients with diverse cognitive communication and swallowing needs.
• Supervise and mentor a team of therapy professionals, while communicating and liaising with interdisciplinary team, department managers, patients and families to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist with orientation and training of new hires, manage various therapy programs, attend community marketing events, and oversee insurance compliance for therapy caseload.

• Created customized therapy plans targeting speech-language, cognitive communication, and swallowing difficulties for ILF, ALF and Memory Care
• Provided reminiscence therapy to residents experiencing moderate to severe dementia, discussed relevant information to stimulate meaningful memories and communication

• Utilized evidence-based treatment methods to address cognitive-communication deficits in short-term and long-term environments.
• Implemented diverse assessment procedures focusing on voice, fluency, and swallowing screenings.
• Served as Backup Director of Rehab, assisting with schedule completion and team coordination.
• Worked alongside dietitian to identify optimal meal textures.
• Delivered individual, concurrent, and group therapy sessions.

• Provide screening, evaluation, and treatment for adults to geriatric patients
• Developed appropriate and individualized treatment plans for patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dementia and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
• Trained staff on best practices for assisting residents with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
• Collaborated with physical occupational therapists, dieticians, doctors, and nurses to provide patients with comprehensive care.
• Educate patients, family, and caregivers to extend continuity of care

• Assessed and provided treatment to various speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders for clients of diverse ages, backgrounds and various syndromes.
• Improved client language skills through targeted speech and language interventions.
• Organized therapy sessions that promoted social interaction.