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Lisa Siman

Brick, NJ 08724,US

Summary

Speech Language Pathologist with extensive expertise in assessing and treating speech, communication, and swallowing disorders, committed to enhancing residents' quality of life. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, with specialized skills in tracheostomy and ventilator care, bilingual communication, and cognitive rehabilitation. Dedicated to developing innovative individualized treatment plans that foster a supportive and progressive environment for resident well-being.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist

Green Brook Developmental Center-State of New Jersey
10.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Department of Human Services, Somerset County
  • Department of Human Services, Somerset County
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by establishing supportive and encouraging therapy environment.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among adults with similar communication challenges.
  • Increased patient engagement in therapy through integration of interactive activities.
  • Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.

Speech Language Pathologist

New Lisbon Developmental Center - State of New Jersey
01.2012 - 10.2018

Company Overview: Dept. of Health and Human Services, Burlington County, NJ

  • Provide speech therapy, assessment and treatment to long-term residential clients in intellectually delayed population.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and goals to meet individualized needs for cognitive language and dysphagia therapy.
  • Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate Individual Habitation Plans for residents on caseload.


  • Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
  • Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
  • Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
  • Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.

Speech Language Pathologist

Genesis Rehabilitative Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Company Overview: Philadelphia, PA
  • Provide speech therapy, cognition assessments and treatments for a patient population comprised of short term, subacute and long-term facility residents.
  • Develop and implement specialized therapy plans to meet individualized needs.
  • Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans and conferences.
  • Provide treatment and care to Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent patient residents.
  • Philadelphia, PA

Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Practicums

The Bridge Academy
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Lawrenceville, NJ
  • Managed caseload of 12 elementary school age students; assessed conditions, produced appropriate treatment plans and set goals for speech and language remediation.
  • Lawrenceville, NJ

Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Practicums

Saint Mary Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Langhorne, PA
  • Rotated through acute, sub-acute, inpatient therapy and outpatient therapy with exposure to Video fluoroscopic Swallow Study.
  • Performed bedside swallow evaluations, administered cognitive assessments, and planned and implemented treatment plans for language and swallowing disorders.
  • Langhorne, PA

Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Practicums

Katzenbach School for the Deaf
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Trenton, NJ
  • Managed a caseload comprised of 8 hearing impaired middle school children; participated in assessing, planning and implementing appropriate treatments and goals, included these into student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Trenton, NJ

Certified Fitter/Store Manager

Personafit Mastectomy Boutique
01.1990 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: Westfield, NJ
  • Evaluated and fitted customers with specialized prostheses, undergarments, and swimwear to meet post-surgical apparel needs, managed sales operations.
  • Presented at hospital seminars to instruct proper fitting of breast prosthetics.
  • Westfield, NJ

Teaching Assistant

Jewish Community Center Pre-School
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: Edison, PA
  • Participated in the evaluation of individual student capabilities, prepared written evaluation reports, worked one-on-one with 23 children to provide guided instruction.
  • Edison, PA

Education

MS - Communication Disorders and Sciences

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2010

Post Baccalaureate Program - Speech and Hearing

Kean University
Union, NJ
12.2006

BA - English Literature

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.1987

Skills

  • Adult Dysphagia Treatment
  • Speech Disorder Assessment
  • Bilingual English-Spanish
  • Tracheostomy & Ventilator Care
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Reading & Writing Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Communication Strategies

Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), AMERICAN SPEECH LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA), 2025
  • New Jersey State License, 2025

Languages

Spanish

Personal Information

Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist

Green Brook Developmental Center-State of New Jersey
10.2018 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

New Lisbon Developmental Center - State of New Jersey
01.2012 - 10.2018

Speech Language Pathologist

Genesis Rehabilitative Services
01.2010 - 01.2012

Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Practicums

The Bridge Academy
01.2008 - 01.2009

Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Practicums

Saint Mary Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2009

Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Practicums

Katzenbach School for the Deaf
01.2008 - 01.2009

Teaching Assistant

Jewish Community Center Pre-School
01.2002 - 01.2003

Certified Fitter/Store Manager

Personafit Mastectomy Boutique
01.1990 - 01.2005

Post Baccalaureate Program - Speech and Hearing

Kean University

BA - English Literature

University of Delaware

MS - Communication Disorders and Sciences

California State University, Northridge