Mary Kate Carney
Summary
Licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist with experience providing evidence‑based assessment and treatment of cognitive‑communication, language, motor speech, voice, and swallowing disorders across adult and geriatric populations. Currently practicing with FOX Rehabilitation, delivering patient‑centered care to medically complex individuals with neurological and age‑related conditions. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, functional goal development, and maximizing patient safety, participation, and independence within rehabilitation settings
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Powerback Rehabilitation, King of Prussia Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
King of Prussia, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations for adult and geriatric patients in both skilled and long-term care.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and patient-specific goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dietary staff to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation using NetHealth and PointClickCare electronic health record systems.
Speech-Language Pathologist
FOX Rehabilitation
Harleysville, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Deliver contracted speech-language pathology services for Mercy and AccentCare Home Health patients, utilizing HCHB PointCare and EpicCare Home Health systems for accurate, compliant clinical documentation and care coordination.
- Case management includes implementing individualized treatment plans following evaluation, taking and recording vital signs, communication within multi-disciplinary team, and initiating appropriate referrals for instrumental swallow evaluations.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on compensatory strategies and home exercise programs to support carryover.
- Utilize Raintree software for documentation.
Graduate Student Clinician
FOX Rehabilitation
Philadelphia, PA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided outpatient SLP services to geriatric patients across assisted living, in-home, and telehealth settings.
- Evaluated and treated medically complex cases (e.g., dysphagia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Achalasia, myasthenia gravis) affecting communication, cognition, and swallowing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, nursing) to develop individualized, safety-focused care plans.
- Delivered caregiver education and training to support carryover and functional outcomes.
Graduate Student Clinician
Communication Associates LLC
Harleysville, PA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided therapeutic interventions to pediatric and young adult clients with diagnoses including Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning and Language disabilities, and Dyslexia in the private practice setting.
- Completed evaluations and developed intervention plans targeting language processing and executive functions (self-directed attention, verbal, and nonverbal working memory) to support expressive and receptive language.
- Virtually participated in IEP meetings to provide input on client plan of care and progress.
Graduate Student Clinician
ReMed Recovery Care Center
Paoli, PA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Partnered with 2 student clinicians to implement cognitive communication activities to a group of 8 adults with varying communication disorders secondary to a traumatic brain injury.
- Provided education on topics regarding brain injury such as anatomy and physiology, cognition, and communication strategies.
Graduate Student Clinician
Salus University Speech-Language Institute
Elkins Park, PA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Administered assessments and provided services in-person and via telehealth to adult and pediatric clients with language disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, motor speech disorders, and oral-sensory feeding disorder.
- Utilized evidence-based treatments including: Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding.
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, including: TouchTalk by Lingraphica and TD Snap by Tobii Dynavox.
Graduate Student Clinician
LOUD Crowd Therapy
Elkins Park, PA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Paired with a student clinician to plan and lead virtual group therapy sessions for 5 adults with voice deficits secondary to Parkinson’s disease.
- Implemented “speaking with intent” strategies to improve speech intelligibility, vocal quality, and overall quality of life.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Salus University
Elkins Park, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; Minor in Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Associates of Arts - Liberal Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.2020
Skills
- Cognitive-communication
- Dysphagia management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family involvement and education
- Low and high tech AAC utilization
- Utilization of evidence-based practices
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Pennsylvania State License- Speech-Language Pathology
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Certified in SPEAK OUT! (Parkinson Voice Project)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Powerback Rehabilitation, King of Prussia Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2026 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
FOX Rehabilitation
07.2024 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
FOX Rehabilitation
01.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Communication Associates LLC
09.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
ReMed Recovery Care Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Salus University Speech-Language Institute
08.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
LOUD Crowd Therapy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; Minor in Psychology
Temple University
Associates of Arts - Liberal Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Salus University