Megan Theiler
Taylors,SC
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Speech-Language Pathologist with strong ability in mastering new information. Offering proficiency in interdepartmental collaboration and 9 years of experience treating swallowing, voice disorders, and cognitive communication disorders. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, SC
01.2023 - Current
- Assess patient's speech, language, voice, and swallowing following stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, and other complex medical conditions
- Perform dysphagia evaluations using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
- Proficient in a variety treatment modalities including AmpCare, IOPI, respiratory muscle strength training in addition to evidenced based exercise
- Educate and train cognitive communication strategies and adapt material to the learning needs of the patient
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and make appropriate referrals
- Educate and train caregivers on ways to encourage carryover of learned skills between therapy sessions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fox Rehab
Greenville, SC
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided treatments to adult and geriatric persons primarily with neurological diagnosis’ like Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, and stroke
- Treated patients in their natural home environment (ALF, private home, etc) to support aging in place
- Utilized evidence based treatment for voice, swallowing, and cognitive communication whether restorative or compensatory in nature
- Engaged in regular cross departmental collaboration to establish person centered treatment plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prisma Health System
Greenville , SC
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided interdisciplinary inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to adults primarily following a TBI or stroke
- Referred for and attended MBSS' with SLPs within the system on current patients
- Formulated protocols for departmental dysphagia program
- Collaborated with state level vocational rehabilitation services to form appropriate recommendations and accommodations for return to academics or employment
- Remained up to date with current neurorehabilition research with quarterly meetings
- Educated and advocated for survivors through in- services, presentations, facilitation of support group, and volunteering
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2013
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Person centered mindset
- Adaptable and efficient
- Eager to learn
Certification
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- FEES trained
- MBSimP in progress
- Professional goal of obtaining LSVT/SPEAK OUT!
Accomplishments
Advanced Prisma Health SLP 2019-2022
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prisma Health Upstate
01.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fox Rehab
05.2022 - 01.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prisma Health System
06.2017 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Florida State University
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist
- FEES trained
- MBSimP in progress
- Professional goal of obtaining LSVT/SPEAK OUT!
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