Therese Berniger
Belgrade,ME
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist offering 36 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Speech Pathologist
Maine General Medical Center
Augusta, ME
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies using MBSimp.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in meeting functional goals to assist in return to home
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet goals.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech, and swallowing problems.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within hospital and community.
HomeCare Program Manager
Maine General Medical Center
Waterville, ME
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Rehabilitation Manager
Maine General Medical Center
Augusta, ME
12.2010 - 06.2017
- Tracked staff licensure requirements to achieve 100% compliance with regulations.
- Scheduled providers according to patient need to use resources efficiently.
- Managed operations, finances and marketing of Home Care and Hospice division.
- Modified operational, marketing and staff resources to meet financial goals.
- Completed random chart audits and reported results to Administrative Director.
- Met requirements for Medicare services and documentation standards.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
Speech Language Pathologist
Maine General Medical Center
Waterville, ME
12.2000 - 12.2010
- Provided direct service in acute care and outpatient rehabilitation facilities
- Completed assessments for adult neurologic patients, head and neck cancer patients and Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Participation in Quality Improvement Projects and development of Comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer Journal
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TXBachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Direct Patient Care
- Program development
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Patient Assessments
- Team collaboration
- Registered Speech Pathologist in Maine, South Carolina
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Intervention planning
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient-focused therapy
Timeline
Acute Care Speech Pathologist
Maine General Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
HomeCare Program Manager
Maine General Medical Center
06.2017 - 01.2019
Rehabilitation Manager
Maine General Medical Center
12.2010 - 06.2017
Speech Language Pathologist
Maine General Medical Center
12.2000 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
The University of Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology
Our Lady of The Lake University