PRN SLP focusing on rehabilitation in SNF, ALF, ILF, and Long Term Care

•40 hours per week externship supporting post-acute care, long-term care, and outpatient clients. All responsibilities performed under the direct guidance of supervising therapist•Assessed swallowing and feeding safety of critically ill patients, as well as patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation dependency via bedside evaluation and MBSS•Performed speech, language, swallowing and cognitive evaluations following acute care discharge for stroke, seizure, traumatic brain injury, intubation, altered mental status, or other acute and/or neurological illnesses•Implemented use of AAC devices in regards to individual clients needs•Researched and implemented appropriate treatment methods for speech, language, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders as required•Documented treatment procedures, completed therapy plans, progress reports, evaluations, and discharges•Communicated with other members of skilled nursing facility and outpatient teams to provide adequate care for patients

Graduate Intern - Pediatric placement at Grosse Ile Public Schools•40 hours per week internship supporting children aged three to ten years. All responsibilities performed under the direct guidance of supervising therapist.•In person and teletherapy clients. •Assessed and performed evaluations for Speech and Language Disorders, Fluency Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders•Designed and implemented custom treatment and evaluation plans for children with Speech, Receptive and Expressive Language Disorders, Fluency Disorders, and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder•Documented treatment procedures, completed therapy plans, IEP’s, progress reports, and SOAP notes. •Experienced with Mixed-Expressive-Receptive Language Disorders, Aural Rehabilitation, Articulation, Fluency, Auditory Processing Disorder, and Voice/Resonance Disorders

Graduate Clinician – Simulated Clients with an Adult Cognitive Emphasis•Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this summer placement was moved to online simulated clients representing clients at the TBI Resource Center•Designed and implemented specific treatment and evaluation plans for adults with cognitive impairments and disorders•Provided evidence-based treatment to clients assigned on Simucase. •Documented treatment procedures, compete therapy plans, progress reports and SOAP notes.•Obtained experience with Mixed-Expressive-Receptive language delays, Neuromotor impairments, and Aphasia

Child Speech and Language Disorders Rotation, Autism Spectrum Disorder Rotation, Aphasia Group Treatment (DaZy), and Advanced Diagnostics•Designed and implemented specific treatment and evaluation plans for children with Speech, Receptive/Expressive Language concerns, and behavioral concerns, as well as for adults with Aphasia and Neuromotor Disorders.•Provided evidence-based treatment to all clients.•Documented treatment procedures, completed therapy plans, progress reports and SOAP notes. •Obtained experience with Mixed-Expressive-Receptive Language Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aural Rehabilitation, Articulation, Fluency, Aphasia and Neuromotor Disorders

•Assisted the physical, occupational, and speech therapist in performing treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures on standards of care and safety•Assisted with medical records and collected insurance cards to assist with the maintenance of medical records•Performed inventory and work orders to ensure successful daily operational activities of the department

•20 hours per week internship to support outpatient clients living in the independent living home. All responsibilities performed under the direct guidance of supervising therapist. •Assessed swallowing and feeding safety of clients following a hospital stay due to a stroke. •Wrote progress reports following weekly assessment for stroke, traumatic brain injury, or altered mental status.•Researched appropriate treatment methods for speech, language, cognitive or swallowing disorders as required.•Communicated with other members of outpatient teams (OT, PT, or Director of Rehab).•Communicated with insurance companies to determine needs for services for incoming clients.