Erin Scholz
Speech-Language Pathologist
IRMO,South Carolina
Summary
Empathetic speech-language pathologist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management, therapy-program design, and patient education. Strong supporter of individual client growth with progression and improved quality of life at the forefront. Seeking opportunity to transition into non-clinical work that allows use of diverse clinical expertise to continue positively impacting others’ health and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Midlands Therapy Services
Irmo, SC
09.2019 - Current
- Manage scheduling of patients
- Conduct dynamic evaluations to define needs and abilities of patients.
- Interpret results and propose individualized intervention plans incorporating short and long-term goals.
- Provide flexible, play-based therapy to children under 3 years-old with speech and language delays and disorders.
- Weekly monitor and record patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborate with families and interdisciplinary care teams to achieve speech goals.
- Provide patient educational materials and home program activities for carry-over of therapy goals.
- Provided teletherapy via Zoom & Google Meet.
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District 5 Of Lexington & Richland Counties
Irmo, SC
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Evaluated speech and language of children grades K-5.
- Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to address short and long-term goals.
- Monitored and recorded student progress every week.
- Documented and billed for Medicaid services.
- Provided group therapy sessions while targeting individual therapy goals of each student.
- Participated in IEP meetings to coordinate student care with team members and families.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Medical Center, Nassau
Fernandina Beach, FL
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Evaluated & treated adults with acquired speech-language and swallowing deficits on PRN basis.
- Provided acute care and outpatient care.
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and occupational, physical & respiratory therapists.
- Documented care electronically (EMR).
- Provided recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or home health care following acute hospitalization.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
04.2007 - 12.2008
- Worked full-time evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
- Provided acute care and outpatient care.
- Served as interim team leader during supervisor's medical leave.
- Scheduled patient load daily and prioritized patients based on level of need and other therapy and medical procedures scheduled.
- Clearly communicated dietary restrictions to all medical staff.
- Provided patient & family education on language/swallowing disorders.
Office Assistant
Communication Matters
Thousand Oaks, CA
07.2003 - 07.2004
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of billing and patient scheduling duties.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2003
Skills
- Compassionate, client-centered care
- Problem identification and resolution
- Clear verbal & written communication
- Detail oriented & self-motivated
- Diagnostic evaluation & treatment plan development
- Progress monitoring & detailed documentation
- Team meetings & collaboration
- Client education
- Interdisciplinary care & referrals
- Teletherapy experience - Zoom & Google Meet
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint proficient
- Google Calendar & Docs proficient
Certification
- Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - [2008-present]
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, The State of South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - [2017-present]
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - [2007-2017]
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Midlands Therapy Services
09.2019 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District 5 Of Lexington & Richland Counties
08.2018 - 06.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Medical Center, Nassau
05.2012 - 05.2013
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville
04.2007 - 12.2008
Office Assistant
Communication Matters
07.2003 - 07.2004
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Florida