Rachel Blair Loescher
Greer,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate speech-language pathologist experienced in treating patients that have experienced CVAs, head/neck cancer, brain injury, paradoxical vocal fold motion, muscle tension dysphonia and dysphagia. Currently I am the rehab therapy manager and also continue to see patients as I am a working manager. I excel in working as part of a team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehab Therapy Manager
Select Medical
12.2024 - Current
- Ensure regulatory compliance by diligently adhering to documentation requirements and maintaining accurate records of client progress.
- Foster a positive workplace atmosphere that encouraged collaboration, innovation, and high-quality patient care delivery across therapy services areas.
- Optimize resource utilization by coordinating schedules, equipment, and facility usage among therapy staff.
- Enhance client satisfaction by providing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Medical
10.2021 - Current
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Establish strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Complete FEES as appropriate.
Speech-Language Pathologist
NHC
03.2024 - 12.2024
- PRN
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bon Secours St. Francis
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Assisted with training other speech-language pathologists with FEES.
- Complete modified barium swallow studies.
Speech- Language Pathologist
Bon Secours St Francis
02.2006 - 10.2021
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patient with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Worked in acute care and outpatient setting.
- Establish strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Complete modified barium swallow studies.
Speech Language Pathologist
Mary Black Hospital
04.2005 - 02.2006
- PRN from February 2006-August 2011
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Establish strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Worked in acute care, inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Complete modified barium swallow studies.
Speech Language Pathologist
Mary Black Hospital through Club Staffing
01.2005 - 04.2005
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech Language Pathologist
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2004 - 01.2005
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech- Language Pathologist
Comp Health
07.2003 - 09.2004
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Worked in a variety of skilled nursing facilities
Speech-Language Pathologist
Greenville County Schools
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Evaluating and treating children with language delays, and articulation and fluency disorders
- Managing a caseload of over 50 students
- Providing home practice to facilitate carryover of skills
- Conducting IEP meetings
Speech- Language Pathologist PRN
National Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech-Language Pathologist PRN
Westside Nursing Home through HMR
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech- Language Pathologist
Aiken County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Evaluating and treating children with language delays, and articulation and fluency disorders
- Managing a caseload of over 50 students
- Providing home practice to facilitate carryover of skills
- Conducting IEP meetings
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Speech Language Language Pathology
Columbia College
Columbia, SC05.1996
Master’s - Speech Language Pathology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08.1998
Skills
- Certified in LSVT
- Certified in Vital Stim
- Complete modified barium swallow studies
- Member of ASHA
- Competent with FEES
Timeline
Rehab Therapy Manager
Select Medical
12.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
NHC
03.2024 - 12.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bon Secours St. Francis
09.2022 - 12.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Medical
10.2021 - Current
Speech- Language Pathologist
Bon Secours St Francis
02.2006 - 10.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Mary Black Hospital
04.2005 - 02.2006
Speech Language Pathologist
Mary Black Hospital through Club Staffing
01.2005 - 04.2005
Speech Language Pathologist
Aureus Medical Staffing
09.2004 - 01.2005
Speech- Language Pathologist
Comp Health
07.2003 - 09.2004
Speech-Language Pathologist PRN
Westside Nursing Home through HMR
01.2001 - 01.2002
Speech-Language Pathologist
Greenville County Schools
07.2000 - 06.2003
Speech- Language Pathologist PRN
National Healthcare
01.1999 - 01.2003
Speech- Language Pathologist
Aiken County Public Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
Master’s - Speech Language Pathology
University of South Carolina
Bachelor’s degree - Speech Language Language Pathology
Columbia College
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