Omar E. Alvarado M.S., Ccc-Slp Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

West Haven, Connecticut

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with dysphagia and impairments in speech, language, voice and cognition in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
• Treat patients with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, Aphasia, dementia, head and neck cancers, and other neurological disorders.
• Provide patient/family education and counseling regarding communication disorder.
• Casamba/Rehab Optima trained.
• Conduct diet texture analysis/modifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehab team, medical team(nursing, MDS) and family for individualized treatment.

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients with dysphagia and impairments in speech, language, voice and cognition in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
• Treated patients with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, Aphasia, dementia, head and neck cancers, and other neurological disorders.
• Provided patient/family education and counseling regarding communication disorder.
• Casamba/Rehab Optima trained.
• Conducted diet texture analysis/modifications.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary rehab team, medical team(nursing, MDS) and family for individualized treatment.

Bronx, New York, United States

• Obtained documentation for the assessment process (medical records and prior assessments)
• Coordinated and reviewed the results of data from assessments in order to lead the collaboration of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team; utilized data and results to establish eligibility and complete NYC Department.
• Ensured appropriate follow-up on all correspondence and other pertinent matters as necessary in connection with the evaluation, IFSP, and placement process.
• Worked diligently in order to adhere to Early Intervention Program timeliness in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities

Bronx, New York, United States

• Served as liaison between therapists and parents, in order ensure children’s need for related services were being met.
• Coordinated related services for preschool and school age children. (Ages 3-18)
• Prepared and submitted company invoices.
• Generated company expense reports using excel /Held weekly meetings informing director of company’s status.
• Worked closely with Board Of Education Staff in order to ensure program followed state regulations.
• Coordinated clinic’s school age program.

New York, New York, United States

• Analyzed and audited invoices using both automated and manual approaches to identify errors and dispute with carrier.
• Used knowledge of telecom networks and common configurations to identify incorrect billing elements and erroneous charges.
• Prepared disputed claims and completed documentation to communicate results to internal and external users.
• Summarized contracts and billing to easily comprehendible reports; worked with analysts and order specialists to ensure that client needs and requirements were satisfied.

New York, New York, United States

• Performed demographic transaction updates in provider system applications in support of claim adjudication.
• Provided on-going departmental support in research and analysis essential to resolving concerns/issues brought by providers and customers.
• Educated callers by explaining the process, answering questions and setting expectations

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Behavioral Sciences

Master Of Science (M.S.), Communication Disorders/ Speech Language Pathology