Sarah Seagroves
Sewanee,TN
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist with 13 years in geriatric speech language pathology and 10 years as Director of Rehabilitation. Developed and implemented effective rehabilitation programs to enhance patient recovery and optimize team performance. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills, ensuring collaborative efforts and superior patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Rehabilitation/Speech and Language Pathologist
Functional Pathways LLC.
Winchester, TN
09.2023 - 09.2026
- Led interdisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation program effectiveness and patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiencies across multiple facilities.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory compliance.
- Mentored and trained rehabilitation professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Director of Rehabilitation/ Speech Language Pathologist
Broad River Rehab
Winchester, TN
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed and implemented rehabilitation programs tailored to patient needs.
- Oversaw multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conducted staff training sessions to elevate clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
Director of Rehabilitation/ Speech Language Pathologist
Restore Therapy Services
Scottsboro, AL
02.2015 - 09.2020
Speech Language Pathologist, CFY
Restore Therapy Services
Bridgeport, AL
01.2014 - 02.2015
Speech Language Pathologist, CFY
Jackson County Healthcare Authority
Bridgeport, AL
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Completed cognitive, language, aural rehabilitation, and swallowing evaluations then interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency, and duration.
- Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including CVA, Dementia, Parkinson's, various orthopedic issues, UTI, falls, altered mental status, encephalopathy.
- Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve cognitive functioning, train aural rehabilitation, and provide safe swallowing abilities.
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.
- Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
- As a rehab director, managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of physical, occupation therapy assistants and speech language pathologists.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Education
Masters of Science Degree - Speech-Language Pathology
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL01-2013
Bachelors of Science Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01-2011
Skills
- Experienced in NetHealth and PointClickCare documentation
- Therapeutic techniques
- Outcome measurement
- Performance improvement
- MBSS and FEES expertise
- Experienced in Netealth and PointClickCare documentation
- Tennessee and Alabama licensure
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association member
- Staff education and training
- Focused on consistent, quality care
Certification
- TN SLP License
- ASHA certified
- LSVT Loud certified
LEADERSHIP
- Completed various continuing education courses on leadership to better service my therapy team.
- Was chosen and participated in a Group Management class provided by Broad River Rehab. This class was centered around the book, "The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork" by John C. Maxwell
Personal Information
Title: Director of Rehabilitation/ Speech Language Pathologist
Timeline
Director of Rehabilitation/Speech and Language Pathologist
Functional Pathways LLC.
09.2023 - 09.2026
Director of Rehabilitation/ Speech Language Pathologist
Broad River Rehab
09.2020 - 09.2023
Director of Rehabilitation/ Speech Language Pathologist
Restore Therapy Services
02.2015 - 09.2020
Speech Language Pathologist, CFY
Restore Therapy Services
01.2014 - 02.2015
Speech Language Pathologist, CFY
Jackson County Healthcare Authority
10.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelors of Science Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Middle Tennessee State University
Masters of Science Degree - Speech-Language Pathology
Alabama A&M University