Stacey R. Cahaly
SCARSDALE,NY
Summary
Dynamic Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 27 + years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail . Providing services to a diverse client base. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self Employed
09.1998 - Current
- Evaluation and Treatment of pediatric patients birth to 21 years old.
- Facilitator of Social Skills Group
- Educated and provided patients and family members non-verbal communication methods, communication elicitation techniques, speech sound improvement, oral motor strengthening and pragmatic exercises to facilitate home carryover program.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms for speech fluency, jaw and facial muscles, vocal volume and quality of speech.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Attendance and participation at Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Meetings.
Contract Speech-Language Pathologist
TheraCare
03.1999 - Current
- Evaluation and treatment of children from birth to 5 years old with communication, articulation, oral motor and feeding disorders.
- Home based and preschool based services provided.
- Worked collaboratively with education and therapeutic personnel to develop multi sensory approach to therapy.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
03.1998 - 04.2001
- Evaluated and treated inpatient ad outpatient children between ages birth to 17 with with communication, articulation, phonological, cognitive, voice, oral motor, and feeding disorders,
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Collaborated diagnostic findings with interdisciplinary team and determined appropriate course of treatment.
- Co-treatment services with Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.
- Group treatment to facilitate language development, functional communication and pragmatic skills.
- Assistant liaison of 5-12 year old inpatient unit to transmit goals and progress to medical rehabilitation team.
- Supervisor of graduate students and volunteers.
- Conducted Committee on Preschool Special Education evaluations and attended corresponding meetings.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environment.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Central Speech-Language Pathology, P.C.
09.1996 - 03.1998
- Diagnosed and treated children and adults with variety of speech-language disorders
- Counseled families and provided strategies for utilizing home carryover of therapy techniques.
- Individual and group therapy provided in center based and home setting
- Treated children between ages 2 to 12 with speech and language delay/disorder
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Georgetown University Child Development Center
01.1996 - 06.1996
- Diagnostic evaluations of children (6 months to 13 years) who demonstrated multiple needs
- Participant of Georgetown University Infant Development Evaluation Team (GUIDE)
- Participant of Interdisciplinary Development Team
- Participated in community outreach activities (Pediatric Mobile Van, Bright Beginnings, Head Start).
- Role of Service Coordinator
- Recorded and reported evaluation findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Communicated with and treated students and families with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare evaluation materials
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician
National Naval Medical Center
09.1995 - 12.1995
- Evaluated, treated and counseled adults with variety of voice disorders, communication and cognitive deficits secondary to CVA and TBI
- Participated in Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Evaluated infants through adolescents
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.1993
Skills
- Speech-Language Evaluation and Treatment
- Oral Motor Evaluation and Treatment
- Social skills Evaluation and Treatment
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Patient and Family Education and Advocacy
- Low Tech Assistive Technologies
- Treatment Plan Development, Progress Monitoring
- Enter Claims, IEP Direct Expertise
- PROMPT Level 1 and 2 (2000)
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Certified CLinician
Certification
- New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certificate of CLinical Competence, ASHA Certified
- Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
Timeline
Contract Speech-Language Pathologist
TheraCare
03.1999 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self Employed
09.1998 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Blythedale Children's Hospital
03.1998 - 04.2001
Speech-Language Pathologist
Central Speech-Language Pathology, P.C.
09.1996 - 03.1998
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Georgetown University Child Development Center
01.1996 - 06.1996
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician
National Naval Medical Center
09.1995 - 12.1995
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Villanova University
- New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certificate of CLinical Competence, ASHA Certified
- Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
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