Tiffany Keitz
Edmond,OK
Summary
Experienced healthcare leader and business owner with 28+ years of expertise in program development, team leadership, and community outreach. Proven track record in establishing and managing multidisciplinary healthcare teams, driving service delivery improvements, and fostering strategic partnerships. Adept at budget management, regulatory compliance, and staff training.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Therapist
Tiffany Keitz Speech Pathology PLLC
Oklahoma City/Enid, OK
03.2009 - Current
- Led the development and implementation of a community-based therapy practice, meeting critical needs in speech pathology across multiple clinical and school settings
- Managed all aspects of the business including budgeting, policy development, staff scheduling, marketing, and client care
- Built strong partnerships with physicians, schools, and community resources to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes
- Developed patient care programs focused on holistic family support, team-based assessment, and long-term client wellness
- Provided ongoing education and training for staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements
- Key Achievements:
- Expanded the business across Oklahoma City and Northwest Oklahoma, effectively managing growth while maintaining high standards of care
- Consistently increased patient satisfaction and improved resource management for underserved populations
Contract Staff Therapist
Communication Gap
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided specialized outpatient pediatric feeding interventions, addressing the complex needs of children in the Oklahoma City area
- Applied innovative therapeutic approaches in feeding therapy, collaborating with families and other healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes
Contract Therapist
Tarrant County Early Childhood Intervention
Fort Worth, TX
10.2005 - 11.2007
- Focused on treating oral motor and feeding challenges for children ages 0-3 across two sub-agencies
- Delivered comprehensive case management and team-based intervention for federally mandated early intervention programs
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to provide individualized treatment plans for children with complex feeding and oral motor disorders
Staff Therapist
HCA Arlington Hospital
Arlington, TX
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided speech therapy services across a range of inpatient settings, including ICU, inpatient rehabilitation, and NICU
- Sole NICU Speech-Language Pathologist, responsible for assessing and treating premature and medically complex infants with feeding and swallowing disorders
Clinical Educator and Staff Therapist
Children's Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
06.2004 - 10.2004
- Served as a clinical educator for the speech therapy team across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Provided direct patient care in both pediatric inpatient units (including PICU and general medical floors) and three outpatient clinics
- Conducted specialized evaluations, including Modified Barium Swallow studies, for pediatric patients with feeding and swallowing disorders
Senior Speech Therapist
Wise Regional Hospital
Decatur, TX
10.1998 - 06.2004
- Developed a comprehensive speech therapy program from the ground up, covering adult and pediatric services in a rural hospital setting
- Worked closely with the Director of Rehabilitation to implement new services and policies, including behavioral health components for pediatric and adult care
Director of Rehabilitation
Select Specialty Hospital
Dallas, TX
08.1997 - 10.1998
- Led a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, overseeing the speech, occupational, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy departments for a 36-bed unit
- Responsible for staffing, policy development, budgeting, and preparation for JACHO certification
- Developed programs targeting behavioral health interventions, including case management and therapy for long-term care patients
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.1996
Bachelor of Science -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.1993
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Marketing tactics
- Budget Administration
- Labor Relations
- Business Management
- Relationship Building
- Team Oversight
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Oklahoma (2005 - Present)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (1997 - Present)
Accomplishments
- Successfully led the team through two JACHO certification visits, ensuring compliance and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented team-based care models that improved patient outcomes in ICU and long-term care units.
- Created and led a team to support a new program for children and adults with speech, feeding, and cognitive challenges, driving the hospital's ability to offer full-service rehabilitation.
Awards
Oklahoma Virtual Republican Women Woman of the Year, 2022-2023, Garfield County Republican Women of the Year, 2018-2019, Heartland Republican Women's Woman of the Year, 2014-2015
Volunteer Experience
- Oklahoma German Shepherd Rescue, Fundraising Committee, 2024-05, Present, Contribute to grassroots fundraising efforts and resource development to support rescue operations., Collaborate with community members and sponsors to increase visibility and funding for rescue initiatives.
- Oklahoma DHS, Foster/Adopt Parent & Kinship Certified, 2010-11, 2012-09, 2019-02, 2020-03, Provided care and support for children in the foster system, fostering a safe, stable environment., Certified by the Cherokee and Choctaw Indian Nations, ensuring culturally responsive care., Coordinated with social workers and support services to meet the needs of children in the program.
- Garfield County Republican Party, Chairman, 2018-02, 2023-02, Led community engagement, budgeting, and strategic planning to expand party infrastructure and outreach., Managed large-scale events and developed training programs for political staff and volunteers.
Timeline
Owner/Therapist
Tiffany Keitz Speech Pathology PLLC
03.2009 - Current
Contract Staff Therapist
Communication Gap
11.2007 - 03.2009
Contract Therapist
Tarrant County Early Childhood Intervention
10.2005 - 11.2007
Staff Therapist
HCA Arlington Hospital
10.2004 - 10.2005
Clinical Educator and Staff Therapist
Children's Hospital Dallas
06.2004 - 10.2004
Senior Speech Therapist
Wise Regional Hospital
10.1998 - 06.2004
Director of Rehabilitation
Select Specialty Hospital
08.1997 - 10.1998
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Oklahoma (2005 - Present)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (1997 - Present)
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science -
Oklahoma State University
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