Tara Stiles Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

I conduct research study sessions, which include administering health-related questionnaires, surveys, and assessments while adhering to standardized and rigorous protocols, GCP, HIPAA, and applicable regulatory requirements. I assist with partnership outreach and coordination of site visits. I correspond with study participants and disseminate and collect study-related activities and materials.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

As a speech-language pathologist, I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated adults within their home and community environments, creating and implementing individualized functional treatment plans. I actively engaged in interdisciplinary team collaboration as it was essential for improved patient outcomes. In addition, I provided ongoing education, which was paramount for increasing patient/family engagement and gaining buy-in to achieve patient compliance and success. I developed home exercise programs for the maintenance and carryover of skills.As a case manager, I provided oversight of multiple interdisciplinary teams and maintained responsibility for all aspects of patient care coordination while managing competing priorities with varied and shifting deadlines. I continually liaised with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the optimum utilization of resources, patient/family satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. I utilized videoconferencing platforms to conduct team meetings and patient/family conferences. I conducted comprehensive needs assessments and provided community resource recommendations. I collected outcome data and satisfaction surveys. Both roles required a high degree of flexibility and adaptability, pivoting quickly to effectively meet the demands of the situation while maintaining poise and professionalism. Communication style and delivery varied to reflect the audience. Being initiative and making sound, independent decisions was crucial to success, as was the ability to work autonomously.Leadership: As a member of the Texas Leadership Team and the Quality Team, I evaluated program strengths and areas for improvement and provided ongoing feedback and suggestions.Contributions: *Assisted with staff recruitment*Conducted staff training/new employee orientation; served as a mentor*Completed Field Competency Evaluations for new staff*Assisted with program development; created/updated job aids*Conducted departmental meetings

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated adults in an outpatient/day program setting. I created and implemented individualized treatment plans and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to improve clients' functional performance. I regularly utilized speech therapy applications and software via an iPad and PC. I developed and implemented communication systems, incorporating technology when applicable. I created home exercise programs for the maintenance and carryover of skills. I provided ongoing education and participated in clinical rounds and client/family conferences.Contributions:*Assisted with weekly scheduling*Assisted in program development to streamline processes

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated pediatrics in their home and community environments, creating and implementing individualized care plans. I provided coordination of care by collaborating with internal and external treatment teams. I developed and implemented communication systems and incorporated technology when applicable. I created home exercise programs and provided instructions on use.

Pflugerville, Texas, United States

I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated children ages preschool through 5th grade. I created and implemented IEPs and carried out behavior plans, collaborating with self-contained teachers as needed. I implemented communication systems and incorporated technology when applicable. I consulted with teachers and staff to discuss referrals, provide intervention activities, and monitor student progress. I was an active participant in Assistive Technology and Autism evaluations. I conducted and participated in ARD meetings, staffings, and parent conferences.

Keller, Texas, United States

I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated children ages preschool through 6th grade across two campuses. I created and implemented IEPs and carried out behavior plans, collaborating with self-contained teachers as needed. I implemented communication systems and incorporated technology when applicable. I consulted with teachers, staff, and parents to discuss referrals, provide intervention suggestions, and monitor student progress. I was an active participant in Assistive Technology and Autism evaluations. I scheduled, conducted, and participated in ARD meetings, staffings, and parent conferences. Contributions:*Supervised a licensed Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated children ages preschool through 5th grade across two campuses. I created and implemented IEPs and carried out behavior plans, collaborating with self-contained teachers as needed. I developed and implemented communication systems and incorporated technology when applicable. I consulted with teachers, staff, and parents to discuss referrals, provide intervention suggestions, and monitor student progress. I was an active participant in Assistive Technology and Autism evaluations. I scheduled, conducted, and participated in ARD meetings, staffings, and parent conferences. Contributions:*Supervised a licensed Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology*Assistive Technology team member (Level 1 Certification completed at Region XI)*Researched and compiled language development information and articulation normative data for the establishment of district guidelines

Irving, Texas, United States

I evaluated, diagnosed, and treated adults and pediatrics in an inpatient/outpatient setting. I created and implemented individualized treatment and behavior plans and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to improve clients' functional performance. I regularly utilized speech therapy software and programs via PC and CD. I provided ongoing education and participated in clinical rounds and client/family conferences.Contributions:*Supervised Speech-Language Pathology graduate student interns*Supervised speech clinical aides

M.Ed., Speech-Language Pathology

B.S., Speech-Language Pathology