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Lisa Schwarz

Lisa Schwarz

Chesterfield,MO

Summary

Dedicated speech-language pathologist with over 14 years of experience in evaluating and treating medically complex patients. Committed to enhancing patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to manage a high caseload, optimize workflow, and ensure exceptional patient care is delivered. Excel in empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster patient progress and success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

BJC Healthcare - Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St Louis, Missouri
01.2018 - Current
  • Evaluate client cognitive, communication, and swallowing skills, and developed personalized therapy plans.
  • Perform instrumental swallow studies, including videofluoroscopy (MBSS), and flexible endoscopic evaluation of the swallows (FEES).
  • Managed the morning workflow for the speech pathology team, coordinated times for instrumental swallow studies, and communicated the daily plan.
  • Coordinate with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
  • Lead a stroke support group Spring 2025, trained multiple new employees, ongoing clinical instructor for graduate students

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Select Medical - Select Specialty Hospital
St. Charles, MO
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Implemented comprehensive evaluations and therapy services for medically complex patients requiring mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy tubes.
  • Completed instrumental swallow studies, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies, and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow.
  • Conducted Passy-Muir Valve (PMV) evaluations, including in-line ventilator use.
  • Sole SLP responsible for the management of a high caseload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure that quality, patient-centered care is provided.
  • Participated in Safe Patient Handling meetings and pulmonary rounds.

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Aegis Therapies
North Little Rock & Cape Coral , AR & FL
07.2011 - 09.2014
  • Facilitated screening, evaluation, and treatment plans for patients with cognitive-communicative, and dysphagia impairments.
  • Provided neuromuscular electrical stimulation treatments.
  • Documentation for the auditory clinical leader trainee and therapy coordinator.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
05-2009

Skills

  • Patient-centered mindset
  • Results-driven and determined to continually improve
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Workflow optimization
  • Attention to detail
  • Clinical documentation standards
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month - December 2022
  • STAR Award: Employee of the Month - November 2018
  • Best Catch Award: Preventing a medical error - September 2017

Certification

  • Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile Oct 2019 & renewal in Oct 2024
  • Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow May 2015
  • Vital Stimulation Treatment April 2012 and renewal in 2018

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

BJC Healthcare - Missouri Baptist Medical Center
01.2018 - Current

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Select Medical - Select Specialty Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2018

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Aegis Therapies
07.2011 - 09.2014

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Rockhurst University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Rockhurst University

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