Kelli Benton
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience at J.D. McCarty Center, specializing in bilingual assessments and intervention planning. Proven ability to engage families and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective treatment for diverse populations. Committed to cultural sensitivity and achieving measurable patient progress through innovative therapy strategies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
J.D. McCarty Center
Norman
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated communication and feeding abilities by administering standardized and criterion-referenced tests, and utilizing skilled observation.
- Diagnosed articulation, phonological processing, fluency, language, and pediatric feeding disorders in patients.
- Interpreted results and established intervention plans, incorporating short- and long-term goals based on medical necessity.
- Applied specialized knowledge in bilingualism and cultural diversity to identify differences versus disorders.
- Designed and implemented individualized therapy sessions.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress.
- Treated children up to 21 years of age with speech, language, and feeding problems.
- Collaborated with parents and professionals (OT, PT, ABA, and Social Work) to achieve goals.
- Screened for a variety of conditions to identify the need for referral.
- Assisted with audiology testing.
- Engaged parents and families in the therapy process to support patient progress.
- Completed thorough and timely documentation.
- Managed the schedule, parent communication, and skilled services for a caseload of outpatients and inpatients.
- Utilized creative problem solving to support home practice in families with low socioeconomic status.
- Contributed to team and staff meetings.
- Provided services in both Spanish and English.
- Uphold ASHA standards and the code of ethics.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapitas
Oklahoma City
09.2016 - 07.2024
- Evaluated communication and feeding abilities by administering standardized and criterion-referenced tests, and utilizing skilled observation.
- Diagnosed articulation, phonological processing, childhood apraxia of speech, fluency, language, and pediatric feeding disorders in patients.
- Interpreted results and established intervention plans, incorporating short- and long-term goals based on medical necessity.
- Applied specialized knowledge in bilingualism and cultural diversity to identify differences versus disorders.
- Designed and implemented individualized therapy sessions.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress.
- Treated children between the ages of 3 months and 18 years with speech, language, and feeding problems.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other clinicians (OT, PT, ABA) to achieve goals.
- Screened for a variety of conditions to identify the need for referral.
- Engaged parents and families in the therapy process to support patient progress.
- Completed thorough and timely documentation to report on assessment, progress, and intervention.
- Managed a caseload of approximately 60 outpatients.
- Utilized creative problem solving to support home practice in families with low socioeconomic status.
- Contributed to team and staff meetings in case study discussions, and provided in-service training.
- Provided services in both Spanish and English.
- I mentored clinical fellows, supervised an SLPA, and supervised graduate students.
- Assisted the clinical director in monitoring KPIs, training new employees, and supporting scheduling management.
- Uphold ASHA standards and the code of ethics.
Direct Care Specialist
J.D. McCarty Center
Norman
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Primary caregiver to inpatients; assisted with all ADLs while also encouraging independence.
- Relevant responsibilities included preparing meals (often modified), feeding while monitoring for safety, assisting with communication and other ADLs, behavior management, seizure management, handling adaptive equipment, and collaborating with therapists, other health care providers, psychology clinicians, families, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK05.2014
Skills
- Bilingual assessments and treatment
- Intervention planning
- Efficient documentation
- Professional working Spanish (please inquire)
- Cultural and linguistic sensitivity
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA, 2017
- Speech-Language Pathology, OBESPA, 2017
- CPR (BLS), American Heart Association, 2023
- Safety Care, QBS, 2024
Additional Information
Graduate level education included a student internship at J.D. McCarty Center 01/01/16 - 03/31/16.
References
References available upon request
Awards
- ACE Award, ASHA, 2022
- ACE Award, ASHA, 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
J.D. McCarty Center
07.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapitas
09.2016 - 07.2024
Direct Care Specialist
J.D. McCarty Center
04.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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