Theresa Ochsner Jones
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist with 25 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN And Collierville TN
07.2018 - Current
- Performed diagnostic evaluations and provided treatment for inpatient and outpatient adult and geriatric patients requiring services for cognitive linguistic disorders, dysphagia, TBI, trach/vent, neurological impairments and motor speech.
- Conducted thorough modified barium swallow evaluations of patients swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Implemented an ongoing training program for RN's and CNA's regarding aspiration precautions, proper diet modification techniques and importance of oral care.
Speech Language Pathologist
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
Olive Branch, MS
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided inpatient evaluation and treatment to adults requiring services for dysphagia, aphasia, motor speech and language disorders on a PRN basis.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Diversicare Skilled Nursing Facility
Southaven, MS
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients at a skilled nursing facility.
Speech Language Pathologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto
Southaven, MS
07.2007 - 12.2017
- Both as a PRN and full time employee
- Provided evaluation and treatment for inpatient and outpatient for adult neuro, TBI, trach/vent, motor speech and dysphagia patients.
- Performed and analyzed modified barium swallow studies.
Speech Language Pathologist
DeSoto County Schools
Hernando, MS
08.1999 - 05.2016
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Served as Lead Speech Language Pathologist. Responsible for CF supervision, compliance with IDEA, supervising local school therapists evaluation and diagnostics
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, LA05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS01.1995
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Supervision and leadership
- State of TN Department of Health License
- Certification of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
- NMES Certification
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
07.2018 - 04.2019
Speech and Language Pathologist
Diversicare Skilled Nursing Facility
12.2017 - 06.2018
Speech Language Pathologist
Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto
07.2007 - 12.2017
Speech Language Pathologist
DeSoto County Schools
08.1999 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
Northeast Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Delta State University