Jessica Myers
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist offering 16 years of extensive experience in speech-language pathology, working with children ages 8-months - 18-years. Hardworking and positive attitude with expertise managing clinical duties and supervising therapists. Passionate about helping and motivating patients, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Sensational Kids
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluate and diagnose clinic patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implement individual therapy sessions and maintain daily treatment records in a timely manner. Manage average of 20-25 clinical appointments per week.
- Responsible for leading priority contract with local public school. Duties include completing screenings and evaluations, providing speech therapy, maintaining IEP paperwork along with maintaining communication with administrators, teachers and parents. Managing a caseload of 40-50 students per school year.
- As lead therapist, responsible for training, supervising and mentoring fellow therapists; contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Provide oversight for fellow therapists, to include supervision of Clinical Fellows. Supervised (8) Clinical Fellows and more than (30) graduate students in time at Sensational Kids.
- Work collaboratively with the lead occupational therapist and office manager to facilitate day to day office operations. Participate in weekly management meetings and collaborate with clinical directors to implement policies, procedures and trainings as needed.
- Independent contributor, effectively managing duties between in clinic and school appointments.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, by creating engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKMaster of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma CitySkills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Pediatric Therapy and Behavior Management Techniques
- Patience and Tolerance
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Supervision
- Caseload Management
Certification
- Licensed CCC-SLP - Current
- Licensed OK #3553 - Current
Timeline
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Sensational Kids
08.2013 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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