Sara Peterson
Carmel,IN
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with 8+ years of clinical experience across school-based, medical, and virtual settings. Successfully completed multiple travel assignments, supervised support staff, and managed high caseloads across diverse populations. Proven collaborator with interdisciplinary teams to deliver person-centered care across the lifespan. Holds active ASHA certification, Indiana SLP and DOE licenses, and telehealth credentials.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual SLP – Brick-and-Mortar Schools
IEP Therapy
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered virtual speech and language services to PK–12 students across two public school districts, including three life-skills classrooms
- Managed caseloads of 125+ students; supervised SLPA and two in-person support staff
- Led and participated in school-based conferences
PRN SLP – Independent & Assisted Living Facilities
CarDon & Associates
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided intermittent SLP services to residents in independent and assisted living communities across multiple CarDon & Associates facilities
- Evaluated and treated adult and geriatric residents with communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders
Travel SLP – Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Facilities
AMN Healthcare
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed three contracts (4–17 weeks) in Denver, Corydon, and Durham
- Evaluated and treated adult/geriatric patients with cognitive-linguistic, speech, voice, language, and swallowing disorders
Medical-Based SLP – SNF, ALF & Home Health
HealthPRO Heritage, HCR ManorCare, Communicare
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided evaluation and intervention across 10+ Indiana facilities for adults & geriatrics with speech, language, voice, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Served long term memory-care, trach/vent, head and neck cancer, and rehab-to-home populations
- Led patient care plan meetings and staff-wide in-services
Clinical Fellow (CFY) – SLP
Frankfort Care & Rehab
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Treated adult/geriatric patients with CVA, TBI, dysphagia, and neurogenic disorders
- Delivered home-health services post-discharge
Education
M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2017
B.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN07.2014
Skills
- Dysphagia and Dementia Staging
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Virtual service implementation
- IEP Development
- EMR proficiency: Epic, NetHealth, Optima, LINK (IDOE), iSprout
- Adaptability in school and medical settings, fulfilling PRN and travel assignments
Certification
Active Certifications & Licenses
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC–SLP)
- Indiana Speech-Language Pathology License
- Indiana Department of Education (DOE) License
- Indiana Telehealth Certification
Inactive Certifications & Licenses
- North Carolina, Colorado & Kentucky Speech-Language Pathology Licenses
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- eSwallow USA (NMES), PENS
Timeline
Virtual SLP – Brick-and-Mortar Schools
IEP Therapy
08.2022 - 01.2025
PRN SLP – Independent & Assisted Living Facilities
CarDon & Associates
08.2022 - 07.2024
Travel SLP – Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Facilities
AMN Healthcare
08.2021 - 08.2022
Medical-Based SLP – SNF, ALF & Home Health
HealthPRO Heritage, HCR ManorCare, Communicare
08.2017 - 08.2021
Clinical Fellow (CFY) – SLP
Frankfort Care & Rehab
08.2016 - 07.2017
B.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University