Stefanie Ahlbrand
Danville,IL
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience in patient care management and evidence-based therapy in both healthcare, home, and public school settings. Committed to developing individualized intervention plans that significantly improve communication and swallowing outcomes for diverse pediatric and adult populations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Vermilion Association for Special Education
Danville, IL
08.2015 - Current
- Delivered therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance student communication outcomes.
- Assessed speech and language skills of students with diverse needs to develop individualized intervention plans.
- Developed and shared training materials with staff on speech-language strategies to improve classroom support for students.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student development.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Lane House of Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville, Indiana
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Directed rehabilitation programs that improved patient care and accelerated recovery.
- Managed training and development initiatives for rehabilitation specialists to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Oversaw compliance with regulations and standards in rehabilitation services.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve service delivery and collaboration.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols that ensured compliance and enhanced rehabilitation practices.
- Wrote Medicare and Private Insurance Redetermination and Appeal requests for denied services.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapy at Play
Lafayette, IN
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Assessed speech and language skills of children Birth to 3, addressing diverse communication and feeding needs to inform individualized therapy plans.
- Conducted therapy sessions using evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student development.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Guided parents in implementing home strategies to enhance their child's communication development, fostering greater engagement and progress.
- Interpreted diagnostic test results and compiled detailed reports to communicate findings, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations for treatment.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self-Employed/Private Practice
Danville, IL
07.2000 - 09.2013
- Delivered individualized speech-language therapy to children birth to 3 years, enhancing communication skills through the Illinois Early Intervention System.
- Documented client visit records, capturing session activities and interventions to support ongoing therapy planning.
- Contributed to annual client file reviews conducted by the State of Illinois, ensuring compliance and quality of care.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Rehab Care
Danville, IL
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Directed rehabilitation programs, improving patient care and recovery outcomes.
- Oversaw compliance with regulations and standards, ensuring quality and safety in rehabilitation services.
- Liaised between clinical staff and administrative personnel to address and resolve patient care issues.
- Conducted therapy sessions using evidence-based practices and techniques.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Accent Healthcare
Hoopeston, IL
01.1997 - 05.2001
- Developed and managed training programs for rehabilitation specialists to enhance skillsets and service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards in rehabilitation services to maintain high-quality care.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve service delivery and collaboration.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols for rehabilitation practices and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for delivering rehabilitative services.
- Coordinated continuing education programs for rehabilitation staff to support ongoing professional development.
Speech-Language Pathologist
United Samaritan's Hospital
Danville, IL
05.1994 - 01.1997
- Assessed patients' language and speech production abilities, identifying specific areas for targeted intervention.
- Developed comprehensive Modified Barium Swallow program with radiology to enhance patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
- Secured financing and grants to obtain specialized patient chair for MBS, improving patient comfort and assessment quality.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05-1989
Skills
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
- Dysphagia assessments
- Adult Communication Disorders and Feeding Disorders
- Pediatric Communication Disorders
- Rehabilitation Program Management
- Evidence-based therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care management
- Special Education Law Understanding
Certification
American Speech-Language Association
Accomplishments
Golden Ruler Recipient in Excellence in Education 2019
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Vermilion Association for Special Education
08.2015 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Lane House of Crawfordsville
03.2014 - 07.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapy at Play
09.2013 - 03.2014
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Rehab Care
01.2011 - 07.2013
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self-Employed/Private Practice
07.2000 - 09.2013
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Accent Healthcare
01.1997 - 05.2001
Speech-Language Pathologist
United Samaritan's Hospital
05.1994 - 01.1997
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Butler University