Joshua Rice
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated speech-language pathologist with specialized experience providing comprehensive speech therapy services to adult patients with neurogenic disorders. Skilled in administering complex assessments (dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-communication, AAC), developing and implementing patient-focused and individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in the acute, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings. Measurable success in improving patient outcomes following stroke, TBI, neurodegenerative diseases, and head and neck cancers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLP (CCC-SLP)
Taylor Neuro Specialists
06.2025 - Current
- Conducts treatment in multiple different environments (e.g. Outpatient Clinic, In-home, Telehealth).
- Conducts comprehensive adult neurogenic assessments including, but not limited to: bedside swallow evaluations, MoCA 8.3, VHI-10, EAT-10, RBANS, FAVRES, Boston Dynamic Aphasia Examination, SCATBI, WAB, Colorado Motor Speech Framework.
- Treats populations including dementia (e.g. Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, FTD), ALS, MSA, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Aphasia (fluent/non-fluent), Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Spasmodic Dysphonia, and TBI.
- Leads interdisciplinary evaluations and treatment in acute and outpatient settings, coordinating with neurology, OT, PT, psychology, social work, and AAC specialists.
- Facilitates stroke rehabilitation treatment groups ranging in size from 5-10 members targeting cognitive-communication and aphasia group therapy.
- Develops and implements AAC interventions including eyegaze and touch-access SGDs.
- Clinical Fellow SLP (CF-SLP) June 2024 – May 2025
Medical Externship
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Rotated through acute care, acute rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.
- Performed bedside swallowing evaluations, assisted with MBSS and FEES administration and analysis, and developed treatment plans.
- Provided therapy for aphasia and cognitive-communication disorders in individual and group formats.
- Supported post-laryngectomy patients with TE prosthesis management and AAC education with multiple applications (e.g. Speech Assistant, TD Snap).
- Co-led research and treatment in the VA’s Intensive Dysphagia Treatment program using EMST/IOPI devices.
- Effectively interpreted and documented assessment reports and session notes using CPRS in accordance with VA protocols.
- Produces comprehensive, evidence-based clinical documentation for complex neurological and rehabilitation cases, ensuring accuracy, interdisciplinary clarity, and compliance with hospital standards.
Graduate Student Clinician
Metropolitan State University Speech & Hearing Clinic
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Evaluated bilingual and transgender voice clients using standardized tools (e.g. FDA-2, VHI-10, Praat).
- Led the university speech and hearing clinic’s Integrated Supports for Students on the Autism Spectrum in College (ISSAC) program.
- Administered individual treatment and co-led group sessions through the university’s “Speak Out!” Parkinson’s voice program.
- Provided bilingual Spanish/English treatment for expressive and receptive language disorders with both pediatric and adult clients.
Volunteer Clinician
CRISMA Centro de Rehabilitación Integral
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered bilingual treatment for pediatric and adult clients with aphasia, cognitive-communication deficits, cerebral palsy, and language delays.
- Collaborated with PT and OT teams in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation model.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COCompleted Speech-Language Pathology Leveling Program -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYBachelor of Arts - Modern Languages-Spanish
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Bilingual therapy (Spanish/English) & cross-cultural care
- Adult neurogenic communication & cognition assessment and treatment (eg aphasia, TBI, dementia, executive dysfunction)
- Dysphagia assessment & intervention (eg bedside swallow evaluations, EAT-10, MBSS, FEES)
- Voice/tracheo-esophageal management (eg post-laryngectomy TE prosthesis, “Speak Out!” Parkinson’s Voice Treatment)
- Expertise in AAC systems: Tobi Dynavoxx Eyegaze and Touch Access speech generating devices, Speech Assistant, Low Tech AAC
- EMR/documentation proficiency (eg CPRS, CubHub, SimplePractice)
Accomplishments
- Improved moderate TBI patient’s SCATBI subtest scores across all domains (Orientation +22 PR pts, Organization +24, Recall +26) over a five-month cognitive-rehabilitation program, demonstrating measurable recovery in attention, memory, and executive reasoning.
- Achieved measurable word-retrieval improvement in anomic aphasia, increasing accuracy to 90% and generalizing compensatory strategy use across contexts with consistent independent implementation.
- Achieved complete goal attainment in dysphagia rehabilitation, improving swallow safety and independence through consistent use of compensatory strategies and full compliance with daily home exercise program (Mendelsohn Maneuver, Effortful Swallow).
- Educated and supported an ALS patient and caregiver in use of eyegaze-access SGD, resulting in improved accuracy, message generation, and functional participation with reduced clinician cueing and greater caregiver independence.
Affiliations
- Graduate Student Liaison, Colorado Speech & Hearing Association (2022–2024)
- Selected Educator, University of Colorado Health “Stroke 101” Virtual Lecture Series (Mar & Oct 2025)
- Maintain strong professional collaboration with organizations such as ALS United and referring neurology practices (e.g. Craig Hospital, Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders, Cherry Creek Neurology, UCHealth Neurology) to coordinate patient care and community outreach.
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA (May 2025-Present) ASHA #: 14520560
- State of Colorado DORA Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (May 2025-Present)
- Certified Medicare Part-B Provider (June 2025)
- State of California Licensure (In progress; process initiated July 2025)
Timeline
SLP (CCC-SLP)
Taylor Neuro Specialists
06.2025 - Current
Medical Externship
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer Clinician
CRISMA Centro de Rehabilitación Integral
05.2023 - 06.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Metropolitan State University Speech & Hearing Clinic
06.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Completed Speech-Language Pathology Leveling Program -
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages-Spanish
Metropolitan State University of Denver