Sara Wildner
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with 26 years in home health, outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and senior living. Led multidisciplinary teams and developed clinical programs enhancing patient outcomes. Expertise in dementia, dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and progressive neurological diseases, complemented by a strong foundation in clinical education and national presentations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Alternate Solutions Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
03.2019 - Current
- Provides speech therapy services to home health clients in Cincinnati, OH.
- Consulted with referring physicians to align on comprehensive plans of care for patients.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary team biweekly to collaborate on patient care strategies.
- Trained new hire speech language pathologists in Cincinnati area, enhancing onboarding process.
Program Director, The Atlantes
RehabCare
Cincinnati, OH
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised therapy department, leading a team of 8 full-time employees to deliver effective patient care.
- Coordinated staffing assignments to optimize therapist coverage, aligning with patient caseloads and productivity targets.
- Conducted quality audits to identify improvement areas, contributing to enhanced service delivery and revenue growth.
- Delivered personalized speech therapy services to patients, focusing on their individual communication needs.
- Provided therapy educational programs at the Village of Eastgate.
- Participated in the RehabCare Leadership Experience training in June 2018 to enhance leadership skills.
Director of Rehab – Vitality to You Cincinnati
Genesis Rehab Services
Cincinnati, OH
03.2010 - 09.2017
- Outpatient Administrator, Managed outpatient services in Cincinnati.
- Coordinated Vitality to You program for Cincinnati, ensuring alignment with community needs and enhancing service delivery.
- Marketed Vitality to You services, increasing community awareness and driving program growth.
- Master Clinician of Dementia and Cognitive Communication Disorders.
- Compass Trainer for the Genesis Rehab Services dementia program.
- Taught 'Dementia Staging and the Role of the SLP' at the University of Cincinnati Speech Language Pathology Graduate Seminar annually from 2014-2018.
- Taught 'Aging in Place, Supporting People with Dementia' at the Kentucky Speech Hearing Association convention on 3/6/2014.
- Maintained compliance with OPT regulations, ensuring state survey readiness for all Genesis outpatient centers in Cincinnati, contributing to operational excellence.
- Contributed to the Western Territory and Senior Lifestyle SLP Forum monthly by providing in-services to Genesis SLPs nationwide including dementia staging and Parkinson’s voice treatments.
- Western Territory Speech Forum Champion.
- Senior Lifestyle Speech Forum Champion.
Director of Rehab
Hyde Park Health Center
Cincinnati, OH
06.2007 - 03.2010
- Supervised therapy department, leading a team of 8 full-time employees to achieve departmental goals.
- Streamlined documentation process through implementation of new computerized system, improving accuracy and accessibility.
- Provided personalized speech therapy sessions to patients, enhancing their communication skills and overall well-being.
Director of Rehab
Episcopal Retirement Homes
Cincinnati, OH
06.2002 - 03.2008
- Managed rehabilitation department operations and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Led therapy department, overseeing staff of 14 full-time employees at Marjorie P. Lee, Deupree Health Center and Deupree House.
- Supervised and trained staff on best practices in patient care and therapy techniques.
- Developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Delivered speech therapy services, enhancing patient communication and quality of life.
Therapy Program Manager
SunDance Rehabilitation
Cincinnati, OH
07.2000 - 06.2002
- Supervised therapy department, managing 3 full-time employees across Ridge Pavilion, Ridge Terrace, and Oxford View Nursing Center.
- Developed therapy programs to enhance patient rehabilitation at SunDance Rehabilitation.
- Delivered targeted speech therapy sessions to diverse patient populations in multiple clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed scheduling of therapy sessions to optimize staff and resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
06-2000
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Cincinnati
12-1997
Skills
- Speech therapy techniques
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Patient documentation management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Clinical mentorship
- Program management
- Operational leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Swallowing disorders management
- Aphasia rehabilitation
- Motor speech disorders therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation
Community Service
- Spencer Center PTSO, Fundraising Chair, June 2026, Present
- Alzheimer’s Association, Planning committee volunteer for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cincinnati, 2024, Present
- Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, Troop Leader, 2014, Present
- Junior League of Cincinnati, Member, 2004, Present
- Junior League of Cincinnati, Board of Directors, Recording Secretary, 04/01/13 to 05/31/15
License And Certification
- Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology, SP-6874
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, 12045154
- ASHA NOMS Certified
- VitalStim Certified
- LSVT LOUD Certified
- Certified Lingraphica Technology Specialist
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Alternate Solutions Health Network
03.2019 - Current
Program Director, The Atlantes
RehabCare
09.2017 - 02.2019
Director of Rehab – Vitality to You Cincinnati
Genesis Rehab Services
03.2010 - 09.2017
Director of Rehab
Hyde Park Health Center
06.2007 - 03.2010
Director of Rehab
Episcopal Retirement Homes
06.2002 - 03.2008
Therapy Program Manager
SunDance Rehabilitation
07.2000 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Cincinnati