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| | | | | | Industry Focus: | Healthcare & Medical, Education, Training, & Library, Other | | Job Title: | slp | | Experience: | 21+ Years | | Looking For: | Permanent Full-Time, W-2 Contractor, Temporary | | Visa Status: | U.S. Citizen | | Salary: | $80000 - $100000 | | Education Level: | Post Graduate Degree | | Security Clearance: | None | | Relocation: | Within West | | Travel Preference: | Light Travel | |
Speech Pathologist Jan Wheeler, MS 2009
Dedicated to advancing patients self-expectations thru functional success
ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT & RECORD MANAGEMENT
Responds to physician request to assess in timely manner. Write reports, business correspondence and documentation when expected. Excellent knowledge of neuro-behavioral screening and assessment tools, Effective verbal and written communication. Collaborates with physicians and other disciplines to obtain maximal benefit for patients care .Select s and administer appropriate treatment with respect to age-appropriate considerations, tolerance, safety and dignity.
SKILLED AND ACUTE CARE-18 YEARS
Sub-Acute Unit: Implemented PMV treatment program as required and tolerated by sub-acute patient including trial plugging, oral-motor/pre-feeding exercises and consistent monitoring and measuring of vital system output, oxygen saturation and discernable progress to validate placement. Collaborated with physicians and involved disciplines to obtain maximal benefit from patient treatment. Responsible for evaluation of patient for potential or active Passy-Muir (Tracheotomy and Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking) Valves to enable voice and swallowing as well as retraining of oral breathing
Skilled Nursing Unit: Performed bedside swallowing assessments, therapeutic exercise, and trial bolus presentations. Developed sensory stimulation program building wide including staff trainings. Cross training in appropriate communication delivery and feeding techniques in daily patient care for para-professionals.
Maintained clinical environment:
Demonstrated competent performance of administering, interpreting and communicating results of Modified Barium Swallow Studys to family and staff.
Instructed and informed patient and family of speech pathology treatment plan, expected outcome, and home program.
Record treatment, patient response to treatment, and progress in appropriate and timely manner.
Organize work schedule to maximize time utilization for productive and non-productive duties.
Produce the quantity/percentage of patient care that is consistent with departmental productivity goals.
Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the department.
Stays abreast of trends and professional issues and reflects this in treatment.
Attends hospital/department in-services to increase skill and familiarity of the facilities strengths, goals and vision.
Obtains outside continuing education and presents information to staff.
Assist as requested in program development activities, complete program development assignments thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Skills and Area of Treatment
Oral Motor Disorders
Oral Pharyngeal Swallow Motility Disorders
Dysphagia Remediation
Orientation, Memory & Problem Solving
Language Processing Disorders
Aphonia, Passy Muir Valve
Vents & Trachs
Pediatrics: Elementary School Based
1987-2007
Implemented clinical and staff consulting activities to address and comply with strategies developed by the interdisciplinary team in preschool and early elementary age children in pullout program.
Provided direct service to children with weekly supervision of SLPA responsible for prescriptive treatment
Provided in-class consultation and collaboration.
Reviewed and discussed medical and developmental case histories, as well as, summary of clinical assessment results with interdisciplinary team to determine individual client needs and programmatic strategies.
HISTORY
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Pacific Haven HealthCare Center: 2007-2009**
Visalia Nursing & Care Center: 2003-2004**
Pacific Rehab & Nursing: 1997-1999*
Greenbrae Nursing &Rehab Center: 1987-1997*
Acute rehab:
Clinical Director of Communicative Disorders. Coordinate d speech pathology department. Brain trauma, CVAs and dysphagia.
Inpatients/outpatients.
North Coast Rehab Center: 1987-1989
Private practice:
Los Angeles 1986
Acute Hospitals
Western Med, Hoag, Saddleback*
1981-1986
Newport Language Speech Center
1982-1986
Memorial Hospital Medical Center*
(CFY )1981-1982
Internship
Casa Colina Rehab Hospital: 1980-1981
*Contracted through rehab company
**Traveler
Maintained up to date Knowledge and skill of assessment tools and delivery from preschool to 21 years of age.
Served full inclusion, regular pullout, severely handicapped programs.
Fully competent in autism, phonological delays, language processing and cross cultural and linguistic variances.
Therapeutic support for compromised reading skills.
Sensory stimulation and therapeutic exercise in oral-motor disturbances i.e., apraxia, dysarthria.
Wrote comprehensive interdisciplinary progress reports to include information about current levels of ability, presenting requirements for accommodations and recommendations for intervention.
Developed appropriate treatment goals and activities related to the specific needs of clients, and to identify equipment or materials to be used in treatment.
Provided ongoing support to clients, including consultative and direct therapy services in natural environments as needed.
Provided training and technical assistance to families and others involved in the development of clients.
Participated in interdisciplinary team and family meetings for progress updates and/or problem-solving if warranted.
Coordinated the transition of clients to services alerting teacher and parents to scheduled sessions following interdisciplinary team scheduling.
Public School Placements:
Tucson : Elementary 2005-2006 pre-3*
Lake Elsinore USD K-6 2004-2005**
Moreno Valley USD K-6 2004-2005**
Petaluma USD: 2003-2004
Monterey County office of Education: Infant, Toddler, Pre-school 2001-2002
West County Consortium:K-8 2000-2001
Sonoma County Office of Education:Pre-21 years 1999-2000
Marin County Office of Education: Preschool, K-6 1987-1995
Education
Masters of Science: Communicative Disorders 1981 University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts: Speech Pathology Holy Names College 1979 Oakland
Credentials
California State License Speech Pathology
Rehabilitative Services Credential
Honors
The DiCarlo Award, American Speech and Hearing Association for Clinical Contribution to the Field of Speech Pathology and Audiology, November, 1984
Elected Clinician of the Year California Speech and Hearing Association, 11/1983
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