Joseph Gurtis
Maitland,FL
Summary
An eager Clinical Fellow (CF) in Speech Language Pathology with hands-on experience in medical based settings and strong foundational skills in dysphagia, cognitive-communication, dysarthria, and language management. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and document patient progress while striving to enhance health care outcomes through patient-centered care skills. Committed to improving communication abilities in diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Intern
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in conducting evidence-based speech and language assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist on creating individualized treatment plans for patients with various speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Documented patient progress and outcomes to support clinical decision-making.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
Speech Language Pathology Intern
Engage The Brain
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted language and literacy-based assessments for the pediatric population.
- Collaborated with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist on implementing evidence-based literacy interventions to support students with language-based learning disorders.
- Participated in error analyses to identify areas of client difficulty, and develop effective intervention plans.
- Educated families on home practice techniques to promote carry-over of learned skills outside the clinical setting.
Speech Language Pathology Student Clinician
Communication Sciences and Disorder Clinic
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted assessments to evaluate communication abilities in diverse client populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans targeting speech and language goals.
- Documented progress notes and treatment summaries in compliance with clinic standards.
- Provided assessment and intervention at UCF's Aphasia House for clients with acquired neurogenic communication disorders (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc.) with the support of highly experienced speech-language pathologists.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Communications Sciences And Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2023
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Academic research
- Dysphagia assessment/ management
- Cognitive-communication strategies
- Speech/Language assessment and intervention
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Intern
Engage The Brain
08.2025 - 11.2025
Speech Language Pathology Intern
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
05.2025 - 08.2025
Speech Language Pathology Student Clinician
Communication Sciences and Disorder Clinic
06.2024 - 04.2025
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Communications Sciences And Disorders
University of Central Florida