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SENIOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Professional Summary

Skilled [Job Title] offering [Number] years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.

Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

Skills
  • Skilled in Patient Relations
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
  • BLS training
  • Registered Speech Pathologist in [State name]
  • Feeding and oral motor therapy aptness
Work History
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, 01/2006 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  • Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of [Type] therapy assistants and patients.
  • Managed caseload of [Number] inpatient, outpatient, home health and long-term care patients.
  • Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
  • Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system or hospital.
  • Participated in planning clinic's $[Amount] annual budget.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Maintained compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
  • Accurately completed insurance and Medicaid billing and OASIS documentation for patient visits.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Decreased waste and promoted cost effectiveness while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
  • Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
  • Planned and efficiently supervised operations of [Number] patient per week outpatient clinic.
  • Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
  • Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
  • Diagnosed intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome and phonological processing disorders in patients.
  • Inspected physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures.
  • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Increased weekly average patient visit volume by [Number] % through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround.
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist, 01/1999 to 01/2006
Company Name – City, State
  • Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
  • Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
  • Evaluated patients with audiometric instruments to develop hearing aid recommendations.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of [Type] therapy assistants and patients.
  • Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients of all ages by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
  • Managed caseload of [Number] inpatient, outpatient, home health and long-term care patients.
  • Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients through [Action] and [Action].
  • Trained and oriented new physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
  • Recommended [Type] and [Type] therapy and training exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
  • Monitored student progress according to goals.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Speech-Language Pathologist, 08/1994 to 01/1999
Company Name – City, State
  • Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
  • Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
  • Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
  • Monitored student progress according to goals.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of [Type] therapy assistants and patients.
  • Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
Education
Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology, 05/1994
Towson State University - City
Bachelor of Science: Speech Language Pathology And Audiology, 05/1992
Towson State University - City
Certifications

American Speech-Language Pathology Certification

Vital Stim Therapy Specialty Certification in Adults and Pediatrics

BLS Certified

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Towson State University

Job Titles Held:

  • Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Speech-Language Pathologist

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Speech-Language Pathology , 05/1994
    Bachelor of Science : Speech Language Pathology And Audiology , 05/1992

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