Experienced, certified Speech Language Pathologist. Extensive experience in a variety of settings including rehab centers, daycare centers, clinics, and homes. Skilled at managing high-volume caseloads, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and compassion. Achieved significant advancements in speech therapy through innovative educational programs and effective interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Treated children ages 12 months to 21 years of age with speech and language development issues
• Prepare and administer speech and language therapy for early intervention and school aged children exhibiting Articulation & Phonological Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Administer evaluations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device use with programs such as TD Snap, LAMP Words for Life, and Unity Language System
• Evaluate speech and language abilities by administering and score informal and formal assessments
• Treated each patient according to an individualized written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
• Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long term goals, frequency and duration
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient’s charts
• Manage and oversee billing, remittances, and denials with Medicaid, Medicaid MCO, and private insurance companies
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Continually collaborated with parents, teachers, and caregivers to meet speech therapy goals
• Consistently exhibited courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, families, and caregivers
• Prepare and administer speech and language therapy for early intervention and school aged children exhibiting Articulation & Phonological Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Administer and score informal and formal assessments including the PLS-5 in English and Spanish, REEL-3, CELF, GFTA-3, and Contextual Probes of Articulation Competence in Spanish (CPAC-S)
• Administer evaluations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device use with programs such as TD Snap, LAMP Words for Life, and Unity Language System
• Consulted and implemented therapy with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of OT, PT, and ST
• Prepare and administer speech and language therapy for early intervention and school aged children exhibiting Articulation & Phonological Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Administer and score informal and formal assessments including the PLS-5 in English and Spanish, EOWPVT-4, REEL-3, OWLS-2, and Contextual Probes of Articulation Competence in Spanish (CPAC-S)
• Managed a high volume caseload and supervised CFY therapy clinicians with patients
• Educated caregivers on carry-over strategies by providing materials, information, and support regarding client’s communication profile
• Administer evaluations for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device use with programs such as LAMP Words for Life, Proloque2Go, and Speak4Yourself
• Prepare goals and administer language therapy for non-verbal children/children with limited verbal output using AAC programs to maximize communication of child’s wants and needs
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