Michelle Larsen
Murray,UT
Summary
Accomplished Certified Speech Language Pathologist, skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams with 18 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech, communication, cognitive and dysphagia goals through creative and effective treatment planning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Intermountain Health
08.2006 - 08.2024
- Evaluated and provided therapy recommendations for neonates in level 2-3 NICU's.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary team of PT's and OT's.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of cognitive-linguistic skills, enabling targeted treatments and measurable progress tracking.
- Developed and executed data-driven treatment plans, effectively addressing individual patient goals.
- Stayed current in practice through continuing education courses, ensuring the provision of up-to-date therapeutic techniques.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide the most effective therapy techniques for each patient''s unique situation.
- Assessed and diagnosed speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients of various age groups.
- Enhanced patient quality of life by working closely with families to develop at-home strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Assessed patient's swallowing function by conducting Modified Barium swallow studies.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Let's Talk -Private Speech Therapy Services
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Assessed and diagnosed speech and language disorders in children age 2-12 at Montessori school.
- Enhanced student quality of life by working closely with families to develop at-home strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Coordinated with teachers and other school staff to ensure a cohesive approach to student's speech-language development within the educational setting.
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
Alpine School District
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
University of Utah Speech and Language Clinic
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.1993
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management/Marketing
LDS Business College
Salt Lake City, UT06.1990
Skills
- Language Evaluation
- Swallowing Disorders
- Cognitive-Communication Therapy
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Phonological Awareness
- Receptive Language
- Pediatric Feeding
Certification
Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy Certified
SOFFI (Supporting Oral feeding in Fragile Infants) Certified
Competency in Modified Barium Swallowing Studies and FEES
Utah SLP license
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Let's Talk -Private Speech Therapy Services
01.2012 - 06.2012
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
Alpine School District
01.2008 - 06.2008
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
University of Utah Speech and Language Clinic
08.2007 - 12.2007
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Intermountain Health
08.2006 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Utah
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management/Marketing
LDS Business College
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