MICHELLE JOHNSON
Atlantic Beach,FL
Summary
Clinical Liaison and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with an extensive background in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient services, and patient care coordination. Demonstrated expertise in building healthcare referral relationships, reviewing medical records, conducting on-site clinical assessments, and communicating rehabilitation options to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Knowledgeable in CMS guidelines and inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) requirements, with experience collaborating with case managers, healthcare providers, and community partners to facilitate appropriate patient placement and transitions of care. Proven ability to support referral growth, achieve sales objectives, and maintain strong professional relationships while prioritizing patient needs and quality outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Fellowship Year Supervisor
Comprehensive Therapy Consultants
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Supervised and mentored clinical fellows throughout their nine-month fellowship, supporting clinical competency and professional development.
- Guided clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation practices.
- Monitored professional development milestones and completion of required competency checklists.
Speech Language Pathologist Teletherapy
Integrated Speech Solutions
Jacksonville, FL
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered individualized speech-language services to students in virtual school programs, enhancing student engagement and progress.
- Collaborated with educational staff and families to establish and align treatment goals, coordinate services, and monitor student progress effectively.
- Communicated clinical recommendations and service needs to stakeholders, ensuring clarity and fostering collaborative support.
- Maintained accurate treatment documentation and progress records.
Speech Language Pathologist Teletherapy
Experienced Speech Pathologists
Jacksonville, FL
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Evaluated communication needs and developed individualized treatment plans for students in virtual school settings.
- Coordinated with educational staff and families to implement treatment recommendations, enhancing student support and engagement.
- Maintained documentation, progress updates, and plans of care, ensuring continuity of services and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.
Speech Language Pathologist Regular PRN
Pediatric Therapy Associates
Jacksonville Beach, FL
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Evaluated and treated children ages 2–18 with speech, language, and developmental communication disorders in an outpatient setting.
- Administered diagnostic assessments and developed individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Coordinated treatment with parents and healthcare providers, effectively communicating patient progress to enhance therapy outcomes.
- Resolved patient concerns with knowledgeable and friendly service, contributing to high customer satisfaction and positive therapy experiences.
Speech Language Pathologist
Invo-Progressus Health Care
Atlantic Beach, FL
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Delivered individualized speech-language therapy to children ages 3–12 in educational settings.
- Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) and participated in meetings to coordinate services and treatment goals.
- Collaborated with families and educators to monitor progress and communicate recommendations.
Speech Language Pathologist
Amedisys Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Evaluated and treated patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
- Developed individualized intervention plans based on assessment findings and functional goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and families to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation and contributed to team discussions regarding patient progress.
Speech Language Pathologist
Select Medical Group Rehabilitation Services
Jacksonville, FL
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Evaluated and treated adult and geriatric patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and measurable goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient-centered care.
- Documented clinical findings, treatment responses, and progress.
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Medi Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
11.2012 - 03.2014
- Conducted diagnostic assessments for adult and geriatric patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, informing treatment strategies.
- Developed targeted treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers and family members to ensure comprehensive care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate clinical records and progress notes to track patient progress and facilitate communication.
Clinical Liaison
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained referral relationships with case managers, executive directors, health and wellness directors, and healthcare partners to support appropriate rehabilitation referrals and hospital admissions.
- Reviewed medical records and conducted on-site patient assessments to evaluate clinical needs and support appropriate rehabilitation placement.
- Applied knowledge of CMS guidelines and inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) requirements when reviewing referrals and assessing patient suitability for rehabilitation services.
- Communicated rehabilitation services and clinical information clearly to patients, families, and healthcare professionals to support informed care decisions.
- Collaborated with referring facilities and healthcare partners to facilitate communication, coordinate care transitions, and advance the referral process.
- Identified and developed market opportunities to strengthen referral networks, improve conversion rates, and support hospital growth.
- Achieved 100% of individual monthly sales goals while consistently exceeding company referral conversion-rate targets.
- Worked collaboratively with internal clinical and operational teams to support timely communication and effective transitions into rehabilitation services.
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
A Care Connection Home Health
Jacksonville, FL
12.2016 - Current
- Evaluated home health patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to determine functional needs and appropriate treatment approaches.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on clinical findings, patient needs, and measurable goals.
- Communicated clinical findings and treatment recommendations, empowering patients and families in care decisions.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and family to coordinate services, enhancing patient support and continuity of care.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation and progress notes, ensuring effective communication among healthcare professionals.
Speech Language Pathologist
The Morris Center
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered specialized dyslexia therapy using individualized, research-based intervention techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and communicated recommendations to support student progress.
- Collaborated with occupational therapy professionals, teachers, and families to coordinate services and address developmental needs.
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Life Care Services LLC (Cypress Village, formerly Brookdale)
Jacksonville, FL
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Evaluated and treated adult and geriatric patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.
- Interpreted diagnostic findings and developed individualized intervention plans based on patient needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers and family members to support comprehensive care planning and continuity of care.
Speech Language Pathologist
Brookdale Senior Living Facility (Cypress Village)
Jacksonville, FL
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs.
- Evaluated and treated adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing and outpatient settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare providers and families to coordinate care.
- Documented clinical findings, treatment responses, and progress to support ongoing patient management.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Director of Rehabilitation
Fleet Landing CCRC
Atlantic Beach, FL
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Directed rehabilitation department operations across outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health settings.
- Coordinated rehabilitation services with patients, families, and internal departments to address individual care needs.
- Supervised, trained, and counseled employees to promote quality care, accountability, and adherence to clinical standards.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, caseload distribution, and financial projections to support effective operations.
- Developed and promoted therapy programs aligned with resident needs and organizational objectives.
Speech Language Pathologist
Avante
Jacksonville Beach, FL
04.2006 - 04.2013
- Developed individualized intervention plans to address functional needs and improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated and treated adult and geriatric patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in the skilled nursing facility setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals and families to coordinate treatment.
- Documented assessment findings, prognoses, treatment responses, and patient progress.
Speech Language Pathologist
Brooks Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
Orange Park, FL
09.2005 - 04.2006
- Evaluated and treated children and adults with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, enhancing communication and daily functioning.
- Interpreted assessment results and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive services, ensuring holistic patient care and addressing diverse needs.
Speech Language Pathologist
Duval County Schools
Jacksonville, FL
11.2002 - 08.2005
- Provided individualized speech-language therapy to children ages 3–15.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to develop individualized education programs and treatment goals.
- Monitored progress, documented outcomes, and coordinated recommendations with educational teams.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-1997
Skills
- Clinical Liaison & Referral Development
- Patient Placement & Clinical Appropriateness
- Referral Intake & Screening Coordination
- Referral Conversion & Market Development
- Healthcare Provider Relationship Management
- Inpatient Rehabilitation & Admission Support
- Medical Record Review & Clinical Assessment
- CMS Guidelines & IRF Requirements
- Clinical Judgment & Patient Needs Assessment
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Rehabilitation Options & Care Transitions
- Patient & Family Education
- EMR/EHR Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient-Centered Communication
- Case Manager & Discharge Planner Relationships
Personal Information
Looking for positions as a Clinical Liaison, Marketing and Business Development, Medical Sales, Speech Language Pathologist Consultant
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Fellowship Year Supervisor
Comprehensive Therapy Consultants
11.2024 - 04.2025
Speech Language Pathologist Teletherapy
Integrated Speech Solutions
01.2024 - 04.2025
Speech Language Pathologist Teletherapy
Experienced Speech Pathologists
01.2024 - 04.2025
Speech Language Pathologist
The Morris Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Speech Language Pathologist Regular PRN
Pediatric Therapy Associates
12.2019 - 06.2023
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Life Care Services LLC (Cypress Village, formerly Brookdale)
12.2019 - 07.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Invo-Progressus Health Care
11.2019 - 06.2023
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
A Care Connection Home Health
12.2016 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Brookdale Senior Living Facility (Cypress Village)
09.2016 - 10.2019
Director of Rehabilitation
Fleet Landing CCRC
04.2014 - 08.2016
Speech Language Pathologist
Amedisys Home Health
07.2013 - 03.2014
Speech Language Pathologist
Select Medical Group Rehabilitation Services
05.2013 - 03.2014
Speech Language Pathologist PRN
Medi Home Health
11.2012 - 03.2014
Speech Language Pathologist
Avante
04.2006 - 04.2013
Speech Language Pathologist
Brooks Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic
09.2005 - 04.2006
Speech Language Pathologist
Duval County Schools
11.2002 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Florida