Language Pathologist Home Health
Resume:
Maan H. Sukte, M.Ed., M.A., CCC-SLP
Wayne, PA 19087
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Profile
Looking to utilize the combined professional experience in speech language
pathology and life experience of being a linguistic and cultural bridge in
social setting
Extensive experience working with speech, language, voice and communication
disorders in private and outpatient clinics, rehab units and acute care
hospitals
Extensive experience in teaching English as a second language
Certificate of Competency in Language Interpreting (Language Line Academy)
Languages: English, native fluency in Burmese and Tiddim in both written
and spoken language
Education
M.A. (Speech-Language Pathology), St. John's University, Jamaica, NY, 2001
Certificate (Audiology), St. John's University, Jamaica, NY, 2004
M.Ed. (Multicultural Education), Eastern University, St. Davids, PA, 1994
Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education)
B.A. Hons. (English), Rangoon University, Rangoon, Burma, 1983
Experience
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (11/2012 to
date)
Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN
- Evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders in acute
care setting and in the acute rehab unit as needed.
Pinwheels Developmental and Therapeutic Services, Aston, PA (6/2012 to
date)
Speech-Language Pathologist - Independent Contractor
- Provide speech therapy through early intervention services in the
child's natural environment
Bayada Home Health, Media, PA (9/2011- 1/2013)
Speech-Language Pathologist (Full-time)
- Evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders in
Retirement communities & Residential Facilities
Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA (1/2007 to date)
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem 1/2007 - 4/2008, Full-time 5/2008 -
9/2011, Per diem 9/2011 - date)
- Evaluate and treat speech, voice and swallowing disorders in
geriatrics acute care setting (5/2008 to date)
- Evaluate and treat speech, voice and language disorders in pediatrics
outpatient setting (1/2007 - 6/2009)
- Precept new hires and provide training for competencies in VFSS,
Utilize MBSImp
- Develop Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Program - a work
in progress
- Prioritize and manage caseload based on fluctuating census and
available coverage
Kindred Hospital, Delaware County, Darby, PA (2/2005 to 3/2008)
Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem 2/2005-10/2005; Full-time 11/2005 to
3/2008)
Evaluate and treat speech, voice and swallowing disorders in medically-
fragile and/or tracheotomized and ventilator-dependent adults
Provide in-services in coordination with nursing educator for annual
competencies and new hires for allied professionals and nursing staff
Serve on Infection Control Committee and Employee Activities Committee
Princeton HealthCare System, Princeton, NJ (1/2003 to 10/2005)
Speech-Language Pathologist (Full-Time)
Assess and remediate various communication disorders in both pediatric
outpatients and geriatric inpatients and outpatients
Work with multicultural children with autism, developmental verbal
dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay,
auditory processing disorder and learning disability
Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders related to sensory-motor deficits
and tracheotomized and ventilator dependent infants and children as
outpatients and in homecare and also in geriatric population in outpatient,
rehabilitation and acute care settings as needed
Counsel patients and family on swallowing and communication disorders
Rittenhouse Pine Center/Genesis Rehabilitation Services, Norristown, PA
(9/2001-12/2002)
Speech-Language Pathologist (Full-Time)
Develop Speech-Language Pathology Program for the health and well-being of
patients in a Sub-Acute/Skilled Nursing Facility
Evaluate and provide training for an Augmentative and Alternative
Communication Device
Provide in-services for families and caregivers on communication and
swallowing disorders
Private Practice, Manhasset, NY (1/2001-9/2001)
Clinical Assistant/Speech-language Pathologist (Part-time)
Assess and remediate language and (central) auditory processing disorders
in preschool children to adolescents
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, Rangoon, Burma (1983-1993)
Teach English for Academic Purposes at Rangoon University (1983-1991)
Teach English as a Foreign Language for aspiring entrepreneurs, young
children and adolescents who plan to study abroad or to join families
abroad (1991-1993)
Develop age appropriate lesson plans and tests that meet each learner's
goals
Professional Activities and Affiliations
Recipient of ASHA Continuing Education Award - 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009,
2011& 2012
Poster presentation at the American Speech Language Hearing Association
Annual Convention (2002)
Membership with ASHA-SIG 3, 7 & 13
Reference
Available upon request
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