Julie Austin-Witcher
1288 Cottontown Manor Drive, Apt 207,VA
Summary
Dynamic Dysphagia/Speech Therapist with extensive experience at Wyndhurst Health and Rehab, Fox Rehabilitation and Amedisys Home Health specializing in individualized treatment plans for speech and swallowing deficits. Proven ability in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education, enhancing recovery outcomes for patients with neurological disorders. Certified in CPR/AED, committed to delivering exceptional care and support.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Wyndhurst Health and Rehab
Lynchburg, VA
2021 - Current
Completed comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans for patients who present with speech, swallowing and cognitive deficits in a skilled nursing setting
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation
Lynchburg, VA
2021 - Current
Conducted comprehensive evaluations and implemented treatment plans for speech and swallowing deficits in patients in the assisted living setting
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Centerwell Home Health
Lynchburg, VA
2022 - 2024
Completed evaluation and treatments for patients in the Home health setting that presented with speech, swallowing and cognitive deficits
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Amedysis Home Health
Lynchburg, VA
2012 - 2022
Completed evaluations and treatment plans for patients that present with speech, swallowing and/or cognitive deficit in the Home health setting
Education
Masters of Communications Disorders
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA08.2004
Skills
- Speech sound disorders
- Early intervention
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Swallowing therapy
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Dysphagia management
- Individualized treatment plans
- Voice rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Pediatric feeding
- Neurological disorders
- Oral motor therapy
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
Passed-Muir Certification
AAV device competency training
Vital Stimulation
Certified in neuromuscular stimulation for dysphasia
Timeline
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Wyndhurst Health and Rehab
2021 - Current
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Fox Rehabilitation
2021 - Current
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Centerwell Home Health
2022 - 2024
Dysphagia/speech Therapist
Amedysis Home Health
2012 - 2022
Masters of Communications Disorders
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Lynchburg