Open To Work
Melissa Hooks Bobrowicz
Harborcreek,PA
Summary
Multi-talented and highly competent speech language pathologist, educator and small business entrepreneur. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
ASHA Certification
1
1
PA State License
Work History
Owner/Director/Speech Language Pathologist
Hooks Early Intervention Services, Inc.
Harborcreek, PA
07.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: www.hooksei.org.
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with county and state regulations.
- Evaluate, write outcomes, and provide one-on-one treatment, and caregiver coaching for pediatric speech therapy clients.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure complete care of clients.
- Manage government and staff contracts.
- Promoted business on social media platforms, and developed a website to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Use of AI and tech to create therapeutic activities, advertising, and training materials.
- I interviewed, hired, trained, and mentored staff to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Complete medical billing and credentialing of therapists.
- Manage client intake, therapist assignment, and scheduling.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
Speech Language Pathologist/CF Supervisor
Barber National Institute Early Intervention
Erie, PA
09.2009 - 03.2014
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication skills of patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers in exercises to improve speech, as well as alternative communication methods, such as sign language.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Provided clinical supervision to the Speech-Language Pathology clinical fellow.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's communication needs.
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for early intervention clients.
Speech Language Pathologist/SLPA Supervisor
Achievement Center
Erie, PA
06.2005 - 09.2009
- Provided direct therapy sessions to clients in the Birth-3 Early Intervention program within their homes, utilizing caregiver coaching.
- Provided one-on-one support to preschool clients in the 3-5 Early Intervention program, using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of speech and language skills, and worked in conjunction with other disciplines to develop Evaluation Reports, IEPs, and IFSPs.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Hearing Language Disorders
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12.2001
Skills
- Business development and recruitment
- Staff training and development
- Contract management and compliance
- Financial planning and policy formulation
- Supervision and coaching
- Website and social media oversight
- Client intake and scheduling
- Office management (Excel, Word, Adobe)
- Support for individuals with autism and disabilities
- Creation of educational materials
Certification
- Clinical Certificate of Competency, American Speech Hearing Language Association
- PA State License in Speech Language Pathology
- Current pediatric and adult First Aide/CPR certification
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Owner/Director/Speech Language Pathologist
Hooks Early Intervention Services, Inc.
07.2014 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist/CF Supervisor
Barber National Institute Early Intervention
09.2009 - 03.2014
Speech Language Pathologist/SLPA Supervisor
Achievement Center
06.2005 - 09.2009
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Hearing Language Disorders
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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