Bailey Le, M.S. Ccc-Slp Email & Phone Number

Works cross-functionally with speech language pathologists, insurance providers, and patients in order to gather appropriate documentation according to insurance policies to obtain authorization for Speech Generating Devices. Specific skills and achievements include:• Serving as a client advocate by communicating with clients and family members about funding requests and co-payment requirements.• Representing clients' cases with third party insurance providers and troubleshooting any problems to resolution. • Working with insurance providers, government agencies, and educational institutions to place new product orders. • Maintaining communication with SLPs on funding cases and instructing SLPs on document preparation and funding policies and regulations.• Following Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPPA regulations to ensure confidentiality and compliance.• Utilizing on-line resources and maintaining frequent communication with funding agencies to verify eligibility.• Researching previous orders and payment history.• Entering and completing orders in the order management system database.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Managed the CACFP and SFSP food programs which provide meals to at-risk children across 5 food sites daily. Filed claims for reimbursement to receive federal funding for programs. Traveled on-site to ensure compliance with USDA standards. Coordinated with executive director and kitchen manager to improve processes and financial viability for the non-profit. Drove re-design of website and online portals for accessing participant sign-ups, donations, and latest organizational resources.

Provided virtual therapy sessions to 3rd-11th grade Commonwealth Charter Academy students via Zoom. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of educators, therapy providers, parents, and students during IEP meetings. Built strong rapport with families through frequent, open communication in order to provide support and expedite progress toward IEP goals.

Provided evidence-based intervention for kindergarten through fifth grade students as a case manager and interdisciplinary contributor. Lead in-service on AAC best practices. Supported communication needs of students with IEPs and in Response to Intervention. Organized caseload of 65 students.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

The Pathfinder School: Designing and implementing speech and language support services for students aged 14-21 in the Secondary Multiple Disabilities Classroom, the Secondary Life Skills Classroom, and the P.R.I.D.E. transition program.County-wide services: Providing assessment and treatment in the areas of articulation, phonology, language, fluency, and social language across a variety of public school districts, special education schools, and charter schools, with assignment varying on a weekly basis

Washington, Pa

Assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in the acute care and outpatient settings.

Pleasant Hills, Pa

Assessment and treatment of communication disorders for third through fifth grade students in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, and hearing in individual and group contexts; collaboration with staff regarding IEP development; experience in Life Skills classroom.

Greentree, Pa

Assessed and treated cognitive communication and swallowing disorders with adults residing in long-term care/skilled nursing facility; worked cohesively as a member of the interdisciplinary team through co-treatment experience with physical therapy and occupational therapy; maintained 80% productivity while delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment in a fast-paced environment.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Summer 2018: Adult speech production diagnostics and treatment in the areas of childhood apraxia of speech, repaired submucous cleft palate, and motor speech disorders.Spring 2018: Child language diagnostics and treatment; autism and intellectual disabilities; individual and group therapy experience with five clients; an augmentative device was used by one client. Fall 2017: Adult aphasia and neurogenic disorders diagnostics and treatment experience; individual and group therapy experience with six clients; augmentative devices were used by some group participants. Hearing screenings.

Master'S Degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: Graduate Research Assistant in the Communication and Cognition Lab at Duquesne University under Dr. Sarah.

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: Graduate of Duquesne University Honors College | Completed Independent Study in Human Anatomy under Dr. Yang.