Stephanie Leaf
Aurora,Colorado
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in assessment and treatment of communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. Proficient in creating tailored therapy plans for medically complex patients. Strong focus on evidence-based practices and collaborative approaches to enhance patient progress and satisfaction. Proven track record of building rapport with patients, resulting in improved outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
NAPA Center
Centennial, CO
01.2022 - Current
- Structure and implement patient-specific therapy in the areas of speech, language, feeding, and voice-specific interventions for medically complex patients, as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct subjective speech and language assessments, as well as objective, standardized communication disorder testing.
- Therapeutic intervention planning based on evidence-based treatment and collaboration with program director and other disciplines.
- Evaluate the patient's therapeutic gains, and adjust the treatment plan as needed to maximize progress.
- Complete patient charting, including daily SOAP notes, billing charges, progress notes, home exercise plans, discharge summaries and patient and family communication.
Speech Language Pathologist
Spark Home Health
Denver, CO
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Treated pediatric patients in the areas of language delay, speech sound production, voice disorders, apraxia and executive function.
- Evaluated auditory comprehension, cognition, verbal and non-verbal communication, and speech sound production with standardized assessments.
- Partnered with families and early intervention teams to develop goals and therapy plans.
- Developed and implemented low and mid tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to facilitate patient communication.
Education
Master of Science – MS - Speech-Language Pathology
NOVA Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2018
Skills
- LSVT LOUD Certified
- VitalStim/DINES Certified
- PROMPT Certified
- Dysphagia
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Gestalt language processing
- Motor speech disorders
- Stuttering
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
• Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA, September 2019
• CO Speech-Language Pathology License, DORA, April 2018
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, CPR Colorado, February 2025
• LSVT LOUD, LSVT Global, August 2024
• VitalStim/DINES, CIAO, September 2024
• Hanen Certification, The Hanen Centre, February 2019
• CO Speech-Language Pathology License, DORA, April 2018
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, CPR Colorado, February 2025
• LSVT LOUD, LSVT Global, August 2024
• VitalStim/DINES, CIAO, September 2024
• Hanen Certification, The Hanen Centre, February 2019
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
NAPA Center
01.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Spark Home Health
07.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Science – MS - Speech-Language Pathology
NOVA Southeastern University