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Tricia Weger

Galveston

Summary

Skilled Speech/Language Pathologist offering 20+ years of experience in speech and language pathology and feeding therapy. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Experienced in training and supervision of CFY students, SLP-A's, and SLP's.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Teletherapist

Eluma/Presence Learning
07.2021 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders in diverse populations.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs and communication goals.
  • Utilized teletherapy platforms to deliver effective speech interventions remotely.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes and support services.
  • Advocated for clients' needs within educational settings, ensuring access to necessary resources and support systems.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of patient progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
  • Led group therapy sessions focused on improving social communication skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
  • Enhanced patient communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.

Speech Language Pathologist

Kids Developmental Clinic
05.2013 - Current
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  • Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
  • Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
  • Treated children between ages birth to 18 with speech and language development problems.
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
  • Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
  • Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
  • Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
  • Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
  • Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, and use of AAC equipment.
  • Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
  • Facilitated improvement in clients' oral motor control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
  • Performed feeding evaluations and provided feeding therapy, reviewed MBS reports
  • Clinical supervisor for CFY students and SLP-A's

Private Practice Speech Pathologist

Self Employed
01.2011 - Current

Private speech pathologist providing speech/language evaluations, treatment, and home exercise programs in the home environment for children and adults with speech and language disorders due to TBI, stroke, and cerebral palsy.

Remote Speech Pathologist

Global Teletherapy/Presence Learning
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
  • Collaborated with teachers and school staff.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals for IEP meetings/Evaluation Meetings.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  • Engaged students in therapeutic activities virtually to target speech therapy goals.
  • Coordinated therapy schedules and evaluations with school staff.
  • Treated children between Pre-K to 12th Grade with speech and language development problems.
  • Educated patients and family members providing activities for carry-over of skills addressed in therapy.

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

FISD/CCISD
08.2008 - 05.2013
  • Provided supervision for SLPA and CFY students.
  • Performed clinical evaluations and provided treatment for school age students.
  • AAC specialist
  • Attended ARD meetings to review students progress annually


Speech Pathologist/ECI Specialist

Ceden ECI Program
05.1994 - 03.2003
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
  • Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support child's progress.
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
  • Treated children between birth to 3 years with speech and language development problems.
  • Feeding/Oral motor therapy
  • Delivered home care therapy for children with developmental disabilities.
  • Assisted with social service needs, medical coordination

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
12.1992

Skills

  • Excellent Time Management skills
  • Rehabilitation Management
  • Team Training
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Staff Training
  • Speech and Language Screenings
  • AAC Devices
  • Program Management
  • Case Management
  • Evaluation Teams Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Therapy Strategies
  • Records Management
  • Medicaid Billing Competency
  • Home Health Care Expertise
  • Resource Advocacy
  • Neurology Understanding
  • IEP Adherence
  • Adept in Standardized Speech Tests
  • Assistive Technology Communication Devices
  • CPR Training
  • Outpatient Therapy
  • Autism Spectrum Familiarity
  • Head Injury Knowledge
  • Laryngectomy Procedures
  • Apraxia Knowledge
  • Feeding therapy/techniques/evaluation
  • NMES certified
  • PROMPT certified
  • Extensive feeding training

Timeline

Remote Speech Pathologist

Global Teletherapy/Presence Learning
09.2021 - 05.2023

Teletherapist

Eluma/Presence Learning
07.2021 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

Kids Developmental Clinic
05.2013 - Current

Private Practice Speech Pathologist

Self Employed
01.2011 - Current

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

FISD/CCISD
08.2008 - 05.2013

Speech Pathologist/ECI Specialist

Ceden ECI Program
05.1994 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Texas State University