Rachel O'Hagan
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Highly motivated Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience Supervising students and assistants, possessing a passion to mentor students through the process of professional clinical development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Coordinator
DeSales University-Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the management of on-campus clinic operations in the speech-language pathology department including scheduling of clients and student observations, ClinicNote EMR (electronic medical record system), CALIPSO (web based application that manages key aspects of academic and clinical education), adjunct clinical instructor training, and interdisciplinary collaboration between Speech and Physical Therapy departments.
- Co-Instruct CSD 521, 522, and 523.
Clinical Supervisor-Adjunct
DeSales University-Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise and mentor master level speech-language pathology students through observation of therapy sessions, clinical documentation review, and performance evaluations. Provide immediate constructive feedback to students following therapy sessions to improve performance in clinical tasks such as conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering therapy, and monitoring progress.
Speech-Language Pathologist and Supervisor
Advent Pediatric Therapy Associates
06.2008 - 06.2023
- Supervise and mentor students who are participating in clinical externships and Clinical Fellowship placements, as well as Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, by providing clinical support and skill practice for professional development in functional outpatient setting.
- Evaluate speech, language, cognitive and feeding skills through administration of diagnostic standardized tests and clinical observation analysis.
- Manage pediatric caseloads of 20+ clients between ages birth to 16 years: Develop and implement treatment goals for speech-language, cognitive and feeding disorders, including medically complex feeding cases requiring g-tube and ng-tube placements.
- Engage parents and families in therapy process to support client progress and carryover in home and community environments.
- Participate in clinical round table meetings with Occupational Therapists, SLP's, SLPA's, and Speech Students.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
02.2000 - 03.2001
- Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of adults with neurogenic disorders: Apraxia, Aphasia, Dysarthria, Cognitive Communication impairments and Dysphagia, as a result of stroke or head injury.
- Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric population with speech, language and feeding delays and disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist-Outpatient
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
02.1999 - 02.2000
- Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of all outpatient adult and pediatric patients.
- Participated in round table care plan meetings with physicians and inpatient SLP.
- Conducted Videofluoroscopy Exams with Radiologist and prescribed diet modifications as needed.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Focus Rehabilitation
06.1998 - 02.1999
- Responsible for evaluation and treatment of geriatric population suffering with cognitive decline and neurogenic disorders as a result of stroke or TBI, in five long-term care facilities, including Alzheimer's Center.
- Extensive experience with dysphagia patients. Performed Videofluoroscopy Exams with Radiologist and prescribed diet modifications as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication, Minor: Marketing
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.1991
Skills
- Experience with Adult and Pediatric populations, including medically complex pediatric cases
- Supervising and mentoring students of all backgrounds
- Diagnostics and Intervention Planning
- Developing and implementing evidenced based practice goals in functional setting
- Clinical documentation: Evaluation reports, SOAP notes and letters of medical necessity for insurance reimbursement
- Team collaboration and Interdisciplinary Approach
- Parent training
- Extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Knowledgeable in effective strategies for Behavior Management
- American Sign Language (ASL)
Certification
- ASHA-Hold Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC
- Nine Building Blocks of Supervision (ASHA Professional Development)
- Interactive Metronome
- Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course
- PECS certified
Additional Information
Advisory Board Member- DeSales University Communication Sciences & Disorders-Speech Language Pathology
References
References available upon request
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Timeline
Clinic Coordinator
DeSales University-Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Supervisor-Adjunct
DeSales University-Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
01.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist and Supervisor
Advent Pediatric Therapy Associates
06.2008 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
02.2000 - 03.2001
Speech-Language Pathologist-Outpatient
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
02.1999 - 02.2000
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Focus Rehabilitation
06.1998 - 02.1999
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication, Minor: Marketing
Southwest Missouri State University
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