Speech Language Pathologist Resume Example Amedisys

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic Speech Language Pathologist dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as member of multidisciplinary case-management team. Experienced working with Geriatric patients in outpatient and home settings. Certified in Vital Stim and FEES.

Skills

Skilled in Patient Relations
Patient-Focused Therapy
Verbal and written communication
Documentation
Patient Assessments
Registered Speech Pathologist in Kentucky
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
BLS training

Home health care expertise
Evaluation teams
Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Team collaboration
Staff training and development

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist, 01/2020 to Current
Amedisys – Bowling Green, KY

Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Participated in special events to promote available resources.
Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Maintained compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Tested and measured patients' strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Delivered home care speech therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Managed caseload of 20-25 inpatient, outpatient, home health and long-term care patients.

Speech Language Pathologist, 03/2017 to 11/2019
Kindred Healthcare – Hopkinsville, KY

Managed caseload of 30-35 inpatient, outpatient, home health and long-term care patients.
Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Participated in special events to promote available resources.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Speech Language Pathologist, 05/2015 to 06/2019
Commonwealth Health Corporations – Bowling Green, KY

Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system or hospital.
Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Participated in special events to promote available resources.
Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Maintained compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.

Speech Language Pathologist, 04/2007 to 09/2018
In Motion – Russellville, KY

Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Maintained compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Supervised clinical students and support staff, including certified and licensed assistants, technicians and volunteers.
Diligently observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures at all times.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science: Speech Pathology, 05/2005
Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY

Graduated cum laude

Masters : Communication Sciences And Disorders, 12/2006
Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
Asha member since 2004
KY license holder in speech language and hearing since 2007

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Amedisys
Kindred Healthcare
Commonwealth Health Corporations
In Motion

School Attended

Western Kentucky University

Job Titles Held:

Speech Language Pathologist

Degrees

Bachelor of Applied Science : Speech Pathology , 05/2005
Masters : Communication Sciences And Disorders , 12/2006

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