Erin M. Johnson
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Certified speech language pathologist with over 15 years of professional experience in the field of acute and subacute rehabilitation, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in adult and adolescent populations. Advanced skills in the treatment of neurogenic speech and language disorders with robust background in dysphagia assessment and interventions, aphasia rehabilitation and AAC technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Therapist
Mainline Health Homecare and Hospice
Chester County, USA
09.2019 - Current
- Evaluate and provide therapy services for individuals with a variety of acquired communication and swallowing disorders in the home setting
- Complete Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) documentation in accordance with Medicare requirements
- Complete formal AAC assessments to acquire high tech communication devices for individuals with severe chronic and progressive communication impairments
Speech Language Therapist
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital
Malvern, USA
06.2007 - 09.2018
- Evaluated and treated individuals with a variety of acquired communication and swallowing disorders in an acute rehab setting
- Performed and provided training to colleagues in objective assessments of swallow function including Videofluroscopic Swallowing Studies and FEES assessments (with assistance from ENT)
- Served on multiple committees including the FIM Steering Committee, Technology Committee, and Stroke Program Committee
- Served as a Care Plan Model Champion/Trainer, with the role of educating and training staff during transition to a new electronic medical record program (EPIC)
UNC Hospitals
Chapel Hill, USA
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Evaluated and treating pediatric patients from acute care and outpatient clinic settings in a variety of communication areas
- Provided feeding and swallowing evaluations and remediation for pediatric populations
Smith Middle School
Carrboro, USA
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Evaluated and treated children with a variety of communication disorders
- Collaborated with teachers in providing speech and language treatment for children within focal and regular education classrooms
- Developed, managed and updated IEP reports and attended IEP meetings as part of each student’s treatment plan
- Utilized Alternative Augmentative Communication systems on children suffering with Cerebral Palsy and Autism
Rex Outpatient Rehab and Long-Term Care Facility, Rex Hospital
Raleigh, USA
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Provided assessment and treatment for adults with voice, swallowing, cognitive communication and speech/language disorders
- Assisted with administration and interpretation of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
- Wrote patient progress notes and evaluation reports based upon assessment findings
Unit Attendant/Patient Transport
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital
Malvern, USA
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Managed and distributed patients’ daily therapy schedules
- Transported patients to and from therapy sessions
- Assisting staff nurses with limited patient care
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Phonetics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, USA
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Assisted students in learning course material on an as needed basis
- Collected, organized and recorded class assignments
Education
M.S. - Speech and Hearing Sciences
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01.2007
B.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA01.2005
Skills
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
- Dysphagia management
- AAC Assessment and Interventions
- Aphasia and Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- Certified Lingraphica Technology Specialist, 06/22
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), 06/16
- Registered MbsIMP Clinician, 06/15
- Interactive Metronome Certification, 06/15
Personal Information
Title: M.S.
Awards
- ASHA Ace Award Recipient, 2013, 2016, 2019
- Recipient of Clinical Ladder Level III Designation, 2013-2018
- The University of North Carolina Graduate School Merit Assistantship, 2005-2006
Professionalorganizations
- American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), 2007 - Present
- Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences (ANCDS), 2015 - Present
Pastclinicalexperience
- UNC Hospitals, 01/07 - 04/07, Chapel Hill, NC, Evaluated and treated pediatric patients from acute care and outpatient clinic settings in a variety of communication areas, Provided feeding and swallowing evaluations and remediation for pediatric populations
- Smith Middle School, 09/06 - 12/06, Carrboro, NC, Evaluated and treated children with a variety of communication disorders, Collaborated with teachers in providing speech and language treatment for children within focal and regular education classrooms, Developed, managed and updated IEP reports and attended IEP meetings as part of each student’s treatment plan, Utilized Alternative Augmentative Communication systems on children suffering with Cerebral Palsy and Autism
- Rex Outpatient Rehab and Long-Term Care Facility, Rex Hospital, 05/06 - 08/06, Raleigh, NC, Provided assessment and treatment for adults with voice, swallowing, cognitive communication and speech/language disorders, Assisted with administration and interpretation of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), Wrote patient progress notes and evaluation reports based upon assessment findings
Timeline
Speech Language Therapist
Mainline Health Homecare and Hospice
09.2019 - Current
Speech Language Therapist
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2007 - 09.2018
UNC Hospitals
01.2007 - 04.2007
Smith Middle School
09.2006 - 12.2006
Rex Outpatient Rehab and Long-Term Care Facility, Rex Hospital
05.2006 - 08.2006
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Phonetics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01.2006 - 04.2006
Unit Attendant/Patient Transport
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Certified Lingraphica Technology Specialist, 06/22
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), 06/16
- Registered MbsIMP Clinician, 06/15
- Interactive Metronome Certification, 06/15
M.S. - Speech and Hearing Sciences
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Pennsylvania State University
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