Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving adults and older adults diagnosed with neurogenic communication disorders, Alzheimer’s/dementia, traumatic brain injury, and dysphagia in home health or skilled facility.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Nationally Certified and State Licensed continuously since 1989
- Specializing solely in an adult population
- Established Private Practice in 1992
- Able to work independently and as a cooperative interdisciplinary team member
- Skilled in dealing with sensitive diagnoses in a professional and concerned manner
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Owner Private Practice
- Assessment, Treatment and Patient Consultations
- Senior Staff Therapist / Acting Director of SLP Department
- Documentation and Billing
- Supervision, Mentoring, Teaching and Staff Training
EMPLOYMENT
1992- Present: Private Practice SLP providing on-site therapy at the client location.
2010- Present: Contract SLP for Bay Area Adult Day Health Centers
2009- Present: Contract SLP for Active in Home Therapy
2009- Present: Contract SLP for Be Active Be Well
2013- 2019: Contract SLP for Therapy in Your Home
1992- 2019: Contract SLP for Rosener House Adult Day Care
2005- 2011: Contract SLP for Impaq Rehabilitation Specialists and MidPeninsula Speech and Language Clinic
1993-1996: SLP – Stanford Hospital and Medical Center
1990-1992: SLP – Meadowbrook Neurologic Care Center, San Jose
1988-1990: SLP – Institute on Aging R.A. Rosenberg Adult Day Health Center and Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco
EDUCATION
Annual Continuous Educational Classes as required for licensure
Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia – Certified, March 2015
M.S., Speech Language Pathology – The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.A., Communication Disorders – San Francisco State University
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) – ASHA
California State License, Speech Language Pathology
Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
California Speech Language Hearing Association