Erin Greenberg
Potomac,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic speech pathologist with 15+ years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable, team player and productive clinical professional.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Pathologist
ADVENTIST HOME HEALTH
2016.10 - Current
- Worked with variety of adult population patients with varying disorders including, but not limited to aphasia, apraxia, dysphasia , dysarthria, mild cognitive impairment
- Evaluated and treated speech, language, and swallowing disorders in home settings
- Effectively maintained clinical paperwork by writing weekly and monthly summaries, daily notes, and evaluation reports.
- Communicated and collaborated effectively both orally and in writing with doctors, administration, nursing, and other therapists to provide comprehensive treatment to patients
- Provided education and training for patients and their families to ensure that recovery continued in the home and after cessation of clinical treatment.
- Coordinated care with primary care physicians, otolaryngologists, audiologists, and other medical professionals to manage complex cases involving multiple aspects of communication health.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing strong rapport and trust through open communication, active listening, and empathy during sessions.
- Improved patient quality of life by providing targeted interventions for swallowing disorders, resulting in reduced choking incidents and increased mealtime enjoyment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Speech Pathologist
STEPPING STONES THERAPY
2001.09 - 2015.08
- Facilitated early intervention services for young children experiencing delays in speech development, laying a strong foundation for future academic success.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' speech, language, and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Contributed to the successful accreditation process of the clinic by maintaining high standards of practice in compliance with state regulations and professional guidelines.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on improving social communication skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
Speech Pathologist
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-VA
2001.09 - 2005.12
- Monitor students' progress and adjust treatments accordingly
- Administer speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to students to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments
- Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as caseload activities, including initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of students
- Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, articulation disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers
- Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems
- Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings
- Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans
- Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities
- Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology
- Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
Speech Pathologist Intern
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2002.01 - 2002.06
- Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders
- Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients
- Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Enhanced patient communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Improved patient quality of life by providing targeted interventions for swallowing disorders, resulting in reduced choking incidents and increased mealtime enjoyment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' speech, language, and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Designed engaging therapy materials and activities that catered to patients'' unique interests and abilities, promoting significant progress in speech and language development.
Speech Intern
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S RESEARCH CENTER
2000.09 - 2000.12
- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
Education
M.A. speech-language pathology -
The George Washington University
Washington DC2001
B.A. psychology/premed -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN1999
Skills
- Consultation background
- Patient Advocacy
- Aphasia Treatment
- Communication Strategies and teamwork
- Treatment Planning
- Language Intervention
- Alternative Communication Devices
- Group Therapy Sessions
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Maryland, #07204
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, #12086794
Hobbies
Cycling, hiking, SUP, reading, music
Timeline
Speech Pathologist
ADVENTIST HOME HEALTH
2016.10 - Current
Speech Pathologist Intern
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
2002.01 - 2002.06
Speech Pathologist
STEPPING STONES THERAPY
2001.09 - 2015.08
Speech Pathologist
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS-VA
2001.09 - 2005.12
Speech Intern
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S RESEARCH CENTER
2000.09 - 2000.12
M.A. speech-language pathology -
The George Washington University
B.A. psychology/premed -
Indiana University
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Maryland, #07204
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, #12086794
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