Kristy George

Administered specialized evaluations and treatment plans for adult patients facing challenges related to dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic dysfunction, and voice disorders.

Providing skilled treatments and family/caregiver education within home environment to promote and facilitate carryover of treatment outcomes.

• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse client needs.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders.
• Provided therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices and innovative techniques.
• Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
• Enhanced speech and language development in adults and children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.

• Executed comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voicing, and swallowing disorders.
• Implemented skilled treatment protocols and provided educational support to families and caregivers to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Implemented tailored treatment plans addressing dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic dysfunction, and voice disorders, ensuring patient-centered care within the home.

Provided the home skilled treatments and caregiver education within the home environment to facilitate carryover of treatment outcomes.

Collaborated with nurse liaison and rehab director to market specific products and programs unique to the home health company to physicians, rehab facilities and other referral sources.

• Directed rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
• Oversaw staff performance evaluations, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
• Implemented new therapy modalities, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
• Managed documentation processes for ADRs, redeterminations, and denials to ensure revenue retention for Medicare patients.
• Developed strategic partnerships with healthcare providers to increase referrals for inpatient and outpatient caseloads within the facility.
• Evaluated and treated patients with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic dysfunction and voice disorders.

Responsible for evaluating and treating patients with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic dysfunction and voice disorders.

Assisted Director of Rehab and Admissions Director to market nearby hospitals, physician groups and orthopedic clinics to promote services of the therapy department.