Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time elementary speech-language pathologist working PRN in the skilled nursing and sub-acute rehab setting.
-speech-language pathologist for blended early childhood/preschool for all program -case manage speech only, speech/OT, speech/OT/SW students -specialize in Gestalt language processing and children with Autism spectrum disorder -play-based and natural language learning environment -co-teach in a social-emotional learning classroom, primarily for children with Autism spectrum disorder to learn functional language skills, expected/unexpected, perspective-taking, fostering positive relationships, self-talk, etc. -develop picture exchange communication systems (PECS), visual schedules, program AAC devices (iPad, GoTalk, Proloquo2Go), adapted language tasks -Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development, proficient in use of EasyIEP -iTAMES for medical billing -parent education and collaboration -interdisciplinary team meetings monthly for each IEP student (student centered plans) -annual review meetings, progress reports -emphasis on behavior as a function of communication -Linder evaluation team for transition from early intervention services -Response to intervention planning and progress monitoring (RTI) Past: -SLP grades K-2: phonology, articulation, expressive/receptive language, pragmatic language, voice, fluency
• Managed a caseload of approximately 40 students including general and special education • Provide services to students with pure articulation disorder, receptive and expressive language disorder, social language disorder, and fluency disorder • Provide services to students presenting with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, language delay, and language delay secondary to hearing loss • Participate in screenings for the birth-3 population • Participate and conduct meetings regarding eligibility and Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
• Provided skilled therapeutic services to clients with dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic disorders, Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, TBI • Performed supervised screenings and evaluations utilizing the MOCA, CLQT, and ABCD • Formulated goals based on an integration of results of assessments and best clinical judgement • Communicated and provided education to family members and caregivers upon arrival, at care meetings, and upon discharge • Created and implemented home programs for clients upon discharge • Held in-service with activities department focusing on dysphagia and which foods are appropriate for clients with specific diets (mechanical soft, puree, nectar thick, etc.) • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client progress and update plan of care • Proficient in use of Casamba system for documentation
• Provided personalized therapeutic services under supervision to individuals with dysphagia, apraxia of speech, cognitive-linguistic disorders, right hemisphere disorder, and aphasia secondary to sarcopenia, TBI, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, and dementia • Conducted supervised screenings and evaluations tailored to suit each client’s needs • Formulated individualized goals for clients, collected detailed data, and updated goals as appropriate • Proficient in use of Rehab Optima system for documentation • Extensive experience with Synchrony Surface Electromyography machine (sEMG) along with patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation (PENS) for dysphagia treatment • Established trusting environment and rapport with clients to facilitate optimal therapy environment