Teryl Pokoski
Owasso,OK
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist offering 28+ years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with ability to participate in team collaboration and provide patient/family training to achieve highest level of success upon discharge.
Overview
61
61
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Owasso, OK
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated closely with care team and other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans. Performed case management duties as appropriate.
- Conducted individualized assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound adult patients.
- Interpreted assessment results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
Tulsa, OK
03.2011 - Current
- Interpreted assessment results and developed intervention plans incorporating short and long-term goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated home bound adults for multiple Home Health agencies on a per Diem basis in the Greater Tulsa area, requiring knowledge of different documentation systems and requirements.
- Continually collaborated with professionals from different HH agencies to achieve desired speech therapy outcomes.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Champion Therapy Services
Cleveland, OK , OK
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Treated home bound adults for multiple Home Health agencies on a per diem basis in the Greater Tulsa area, requiring knowledge of different documentation systems and requirements.
- Interpreted assessment results and developed intervention plans incorporating short and long-term goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with professionals from different HH agencies to achieve desired speech therapy outcomes.
Speech -Language Pathologist
Saint Francis Home Health
Tulsa, OK
04.2011 - 11.2019
- Individually managed entire ST caseload for Saint Francis Home Health providing comprehensive services to adults in home and community settings. Performed case management duties as appropriate.
- Provided therapy in outpatient clinics as needed.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in other settings of the Health System to maintain the highest possible continuity of care.
- Assisted IT department with the development of the HH ST goals and interventions sections with building and transition to new Epic documentation system.
Speech-Language Pathologist
St. John's Home Health
Tulsa, OK
10.2003 - 05.2015
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound adult patients in both FT and per Diem positions.
- Collaborated with care team members and other healthcare professionals to achieve highest level of functioning for patient's to remain safe in their home.
- Performed case manager duties as appropriate.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Home Healthcare Of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
01.2004 - 12.2012
- Provided home health services on a per diem basis
- Interpreted assessment results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals with patient and CG input.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with healthcare professionals to help patients achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Valir
Owasso, OK
12.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed caseload of skilled and long-term care patients in several locations.
- Engaged patients and families in therapy process to support improved carryover and progress.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with a variety of Cognitive-Communicative and/or swallowing deficits.
- Collaborated closely with other team members and healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stein Ancillaries
Tulsa, OK
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided speech therapy clinical services to long term care and skilled nursing patients.
- Assessed and developed individualized treatment plans to help patient achieve highest level of functioning for return to home setting or to remain safe in current long term care setting
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hillcrest Home Health
Tulsa, OK
07.2002 - 12.2003
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound adult patients
- Provided clinical services in outpatient setting as needed
- Collaborated with care team members and other healthcare professionals to achieve highest outcomes
- Performed case manager duties as appropriate.
- Participated in community support groups for Stroke and Parkinson's, at University Village inTulsa.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Enduracare
Tulsa, OK
05.2000 - 07.2002
- Team Program Manager in SNF/ICF/ALF settings.
- Provided assessment and treatment for ST caseload.
- Attended weekly team meetings as Rehab representative.
- Managed skilled patient daily treatment minutes for all disciplines to ensure accurate services delivered.
- Worked closely with MDS coordinator and assisted in patient evaluations in hospitals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sundance Rehabilitation
Yuba City, CA
01.1999 - 05.2000
- Provided speech therapy clinical services to long term care and skilled nursing patients on per diem basis.
- Assessed and developed individualized treatment plans to help patient achieve highest level of functioning for return to home setting or to remain safe in current long term care setting
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fremont-Rideout Health Group
Marysville, CA
08.1997 - 04.2000
- Provided clinical services in a variety of settings, including acute, inpatient rehab, outpatient and Home Health.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professional to help maintain highest level of continuity of care
- Worked closely with OT staff to develop and implement training of hospital staff with dysphagia protocols
Speech-Language Pathologist
NovaCare
Sacramento, CA
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Provided clinical services in SNF and inpatient rehab settings.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with a variety of cognitive-communicative and swallowing impairments.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Provided CFY supervision for a clinical fellow
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hedges Regional Speech And Hearing Center
Enid, OK
01.1995 - 04.1997
- Provided speech therapy services for pediatric and developmentally delayed children/adults in the speech clinic, schools and state school settings.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems, including a multitude of AAC device evaluation and training.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between the ages of 4 and 12 with speech and language development problems in the school setting.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals through IEP meetings and plans.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University Of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12.1992
Skills
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Medication side effect knowledge
- AmpCare ESP certification
- AAC device assessment and training
- Knowledgeable in patient needs following Inpatient Rehab Discharge to home environment
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
12.2019 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Champion Therapy Services
01.2016 - 12.2019
Speech -Language Pathologist
Saint Francis Home Health
04.2011 - 11.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
03.2011 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Valir
12.2009 - 09.2011
Speech-Language Pathologist
Home Healthcare Of Oklahoma
01.2004 - 12.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
Stein Ancillaries
01.2004 - 01.2005
Speech-Language Pathologist
St. John's Home Health
10.2003 - 05.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hillcrest Home Health
07.2002 - 12.2003
Speech-Language Pathologist
Enduracare
05.2000 - 07.2002
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sundance Rehabilitation
01.1999 - 05.2000
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fremont-Rideout Health Group
08.1997 - 04.2000
Speech-Language Pathologist
NovaCare
05.1997 - 05.1998
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hedges Regional Speech And Hearing Center
01.1995 - 04.1997
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University Of Tulsa
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Oklahoma State University