Grace Pope Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Orlando, Florida, United States

Evaluate and treat adults in the OP/IP settings with voice & upper airway disorders, dysphagia, cancer (all etiologies on IP; caseload mainly Head & Neck Cancer on OP), neurodegenerative disorders, and neurologically based disorders of communication (TBI/Stroke)

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Evaluated and treated individuals across the lifespan who were diagnosed with ASD or other neurodevelopmental disordersPerformed co-treatments with PTs and OTs during which multiple goals, such as speech & language, attention, social aspects of communication, AAC use and independence, and feeding/swallow disorders were addressed

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Supported clinical coordinator staff with organizing and scheduling of patients through review of pediatric and adult patient charts and labeling of each new outpatient referral in the work-queue 3-4 times weekly (experienced and proficient in use of the EPIC EMR system)Managed paperwork for external referrals and POC paperwork, and ensured external providers were notified of evaluation resultsTransported TEP supplies and Scopes to sterile processing, and assisted with clerical activities as assignedEnsured clinic rooms were fully stocked with supplies to maintain cleanliness and efficiency of the department operations and servicesTrained the new hire for my position and created job aids/reference materials to support them during their transition and initial learning phase

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Evaluated and treated adults in the outpatient setting with voice, dysphagia, upper airway disorders and Head and Neck CancerPerformed pre-operative/radiation Head and Neck Cancer counseling evaluations including discussion of radiation effects on the speech/swallow mechanism, impact of swallow function due to surgical site, and education on stoma care and Heat Moisture Exchanger use Conducted over 100 MBSS on medically complex individuals, such as pre/post-operative Head and Neck Cancer patients, Pre-Lung Transplant patients, and vocal fold paralysis patientsIdentified physiological impairment on MBSS exams and implemented compensatory strategies in real time, based on identified impairment, surgical site, and known patient medical and case historyInterpreted and rated MBSS using MBSImP & DIGESTPerformed TEP evaluations, resizing assessments, and changesConducted auditory-perceptual, acoustic & aerodynamic voice assessments and behavioral voice & upper airway assessments on individuals facing a wide range of vocal challenges, from singers recovering from vocal impairments to patients seeking gender-affirming voice careProvided evidence-based voice and swallow therapy including the Pharyngocise Protocol, diaphragmatic breathing, vocal health & wellness, SOVT, VFE, LSVT, PhoRTE, circumlaryngeal massage, trismus management, Electrolarynx training, EILO/ILO breathing techniques, EMST, and Gender-affirming voice care (Voice Tool & TE turner app, laryngeal massages, resonant voice/flow phonation, vocal play, pitch exploration), and swallow maneuvers & exercisesParticipated in weekly multidisciplinary tumor board meetings to discuss cases, determine appropriate intervention, and provide collaborative patient careAttended monthly laryngectomy support group meetings with guest speakers, such as ATOS representativesAttended bi-weekly Aphasia Book-Club meetings

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Supervised by Dr. Charles Ellis, Jr., Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Research Lab Director and Chair of the University of Florida Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Conducted evaluation and treatment via telehealth for adult patients with neurologically based disorders of communication, specifically, Aphasia, Apraxia, and DementiaCompleted clinical documentation and engaged in counseling of patient's and their familyEngaged in research and presented a poster, "Sex Differences in Aphasia Outcomes" at the 2023 FLASHA ConventionThe CEO Research Lab was established to engage in research designed to understand outcomes associated with adult neurologically based disorders of communication and factors that contribute to the lack of equity in service provision and outcome disparities that exist among some population groups. Through the CEO Lab, I was able to engage in research and collaborate Neurologists, Occupational Therapists, Health Economists and Health Services Researchers, and fellow Speech-Language Pathologists.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Provided premier customer service, including greeting customers, answering questions, and taking bakery orders

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Planned speech & language therapy sessions and conducted treatment and evaluations for a range of pediatric populations Completed clinical documentation and debriefed parents/caregivers weekly for clients on caseload

Master Of Arts - Ma, Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate, Music In Medicine

Bachelor Of Health Science, Summa Cum Laude Honors, Communication Sciences And Disorders

Minor, Vocal Performance - Opera