Grace Schmidt

Dedicated Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP) with expertise in dysphagia assessment and management. Strong clinical judgment and exceptional communication skills drive delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and optimize functional recovery.

Patient Care Nursing Partner of the Year Nominee (May 2025)

• Nominated by Ellen Hodson, RN: "Grace is a skilled Speech Language Pathologist who works collaboratively with the nursing team. She ensures she communicates clearly with patients and nurses to advocate for the patient's well-being. She is always smiling, though she takes her job very seriously. Grace quickly establishes a rapport with her patients and educates them on their plan of care in regard to their PO intake. She takes pride in her specialty, and it shows!"

Joyce Coons Memorial Award (May 2024)

• Awarded to a graduate student demonstrating excellence in adult neurocognitive and swallowing disorders

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP, April 2025)
• Patient Care Nursing Partner of the Year Nominee (May 2025), Nominated by Ellen Hodson, RN: "Grace is a skilled Speech Language Pathologist who works collaboratively with the nursing team. She ensures she communicates clearly with patients and nurses to advocate for the patient's well-being. She is always smiling, though she takes her job very seriously. Grace quickly establishes a rapport with her patients and educates them on their plan of care in regard to their PO intake. She takes pride in her specialty, and it shows!", Joyce Coons Memorial Award (May 2024),
• Awarded to a graduate student demonstrating excellence in adult neurocognitive and swallowing disorders,