Shaghayegh (Sherrie) Rastifar
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
Dynamic and forward-thinking Speech Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience in inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH), and acute care settings. Proven expertise in neurorehabilitation, dysphagia, and cognitive communication disorders, with a successful track record of leading interdisciplinary initiatives and quality improvement for Brain Injury and Stroke programs. A unique background in engineering, instrumentation, and technology supports the application of AAC and data-driven solutions to enhance communication outcomes. Recognized for innovative approaches that integrate clinical expertise with technological advancements to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Warm Springs Westover Hills
11.2021 - Current
- Fulltime
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pam Health Specialty Hospital, Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- PRN
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Warm Springs Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- PRN
Skilled Nursing and Transitional Care
Bridgemoor Transitional Care
06.2020 - Current
- PRN
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation
Baptist Health System
02.2021 - 01.2022
- PRN
Skilled Nursing
Oakwell Farms Regent Care Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
Research & Lab Assistant
Head & Neck Surgery Research Lab at UCLA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted with designing and running experiments on the voice inharmonic noise spectral model using the UCLA voice analysis software; acoustic analysis; Voice synthesis.
- Assisted with design and creating physical model of vocal folds to simulate vocal fold tissue movement, glottal closure, etc. in order to establish a cause-effect relationship between voice physiology and voice production and perception.
- Los Angeles, CA
Project Lead Engineer
Myron L Company
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Defined and initiated projects and assigned proper resources to meet the product launch cycle.
- Leading lab technicians in designing handheld instruments used in water quality industry such as conductivity, resistivity, TDS, and PH from concept to producing prototypes and then to mass manufacturing.
- Prepared the budget preparation, estimation and planning.
- Worked as a liaison between end customers and designer.
- Ensured that project requirements are met and delivered prototypes on time as part of design iterations.
- Carlsbad, CA
Project Manager, Test Engineer
Myron L Company
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Carlsbad, CA
Education
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
CSU Northridge
05.2017
B.S. - Communication Sciences & Disorders
CSU Northridge
05.2014
B.S. - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Azad University of Iran
09.2003
Skills
- Adult neuro-rehabilitation( Stroke, TBI, Parkinson's, ALS)
- Dysphagia & cognitive-communication rehabilitation
- Program development & quality improvement
- Program development and quality improvement
- Competent in performing instrumental swallow evaluations (IE VFSS) independently, in order to objectively assess swallow function
- Assessment, evaluation and treatment of speech, language and cognitive-linguistic disorders (apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, visual neglect), voice disorders, Place and utilize Passy Muir speaking valve in tracheostomized and ventilator dependent patients
- Python, R and basic C programming
- Knowledge and experience with Sky, Praat and Synthesis software/Voice synthesis
Certification
- Tx license
- ASHA license
- Med SLP collective member
- SPEAKOUT! certified
- AMP CARE certified
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Farsi, English and Intermediate in French
AWARDS
Honored with the Karen Jones Green Award for Clinical Excellence at CSU Northridge
Timeline
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pam Health Specialty Hospital, Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Warm Springs Westover Hills
11.2021 - Current
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Warm Springs Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation
Baptist Health System
02.2021 - 01.2022
Skilled Nursing and Transitional Care
Bridgemoor Transitional Care
06.2020 - Current
Skilled Nursing
Oakwell Farms Regent Care Center
11.2018 - 06.2020
Research & Lab Assistant
Head & Neck Surgery Research Lab at UCLA
06.2013 - 06.2015
Project Lead Engineer
Myron L Company
09.2007 - 03.2010
Project Manager, Test Engineer
Myron L Company
09.2005 - 08.2007
B.S. - Communication Sciences & Disorders
CSU Northridge
B.S. - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Azad University of Iran
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
CSU Northridge