Pediatric Home Health, Independent contractor • Identify key frustrations and opportunities for each client in their natural setting • Establish rapport and provide ongoing training to client’s family members to maximize carryover of technique and maximize optimal outcomes• Facilitate cognitive communication, social communication, receptive language, expressive language, and speech skills through play and routine-based therapy• Monitor client progress via individualized… Show more Pediatric Home Health, Independent contractor • Identify key frustrations and opportunities for each client in their natural setting • Establish rapport and provide ongoing training to client’s family members to maximize carryover of technique and maximize optimal outcomes• Facilitate cognitive communication, social communication, receptive language, expressive language, and speech skills through play and routine-based therapy• Monitor client progress via individualized metrics and modify goals as necessary Show less

Worked on a team to maximize quality of life and safety of residents in assisted living facilities. Evaluated and treated residents with concerns regarding speech, language, cognition, and swallowing skills. Communicated with families and staff to maximize outcomes.

Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation• Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated cognitive-communication, speech, language and swallowing deficits due to traumatic brain injury, stroke, and progressive neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis • Crafted strategic treatment plans based on specific areas of impairment and patient-centered analysis of personal needs• Created and delivered evidence-based in-services to educate clients and colleagues on topics related… Show more Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation• Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated cognitive-communication, speech, language and swallowing deficits due to traumatic brain injury, stroke, and progressive neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis • Crafted strategic treatment plans based on specific areas of impairment and patient-centered analysis of personal needs• Created and delivered evidence-based in-services to educate clients and colleagues on topics related to patient safety and quality of life• Collaborated daily with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and case managers to maximize patient outcomes before and after discharge Show less

Privately evaluated and treated adults with motor speech disorders. Provided accent modification services for adults in person and via videoconferencing. Completed all marketing, documentation, and billing independently and in strict compliance with HIPAA.

Worked with preschool and school-aged children in outpatient clinic setting to treat speech and communication disorders. Worked with children with a variety of diagnoses including articulation disorders, cleft palate, tongue thrust, phonological disorders, autism, and language disorders.