Speech Language Methodist Hospital

BARBARA SIEGEL, M.S, CCC-SLP

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Speech Pathologist offering 30 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Skilled in proper diagnosis techniques and treatment strategies for communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.

Currently seeking employment.

References available upon request

WORK HISTORY

Speech Pathologist, 12/2021 to Current

Greenhouse Cottages Of Carmel - Carmel, IN

Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.

Evaluate and treat adults, rehab to home and long term care with speech, cognitive and swallowing deficits

Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.

Speech Pathologist, 04/1991 to 12/2021

Hooverwood Nursing Home - Indianapolis, IN

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing abilities by administering diagnostic tests and informal probes.

Established and supervise Restorative Dine Program for patients with Dysphagia.

Work closely as member of multidisciplinary team.

Attend care plan meetings and conferences.

Assist with discharge planning, working with patients and families.

Supervise internships and Clinical Fellowship Year for graduate students.

Familiar with Part B paperwork and Casamba.

Provided therapy on COVID-19 Unit.

PRN Contract Therapist, 12/1995 to 03/2020

Assisted Living, Hospitals, Private Homes - Indianapolis, IN

Provided therapy for residents living independently or in Assisted Living facilities.

Primary focus was to develop strategies for orientation, recall of daily events, and functional problem solving for their individual needs.

Collaborated with team members to achieve target results

Speech Pathologist, 08/1984 to 12/1991

First Steps Of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

Working with children, ages 0-3, and their families, in their natural environments, to enhance speech and swallowing skills.

Majority of caseload was with Hispanic infants and toddlers.

Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests

Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy

Speech Pathologist, 01/1983 to 12/1991

Methodist Hospital - Indianapolis, IN

Primary Speech Therapist on the Traumatic Brain Injury Unit.

Provided speech, cognitive, and swallowing diagnostics / treatment.

Administered MBS evaluations.

CONTACT

Address: Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: 317-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

SKILLS

Management

Established and supervised a Dysphagia Program, The Restorative Dine Program which managed nursing and nutrition staff.

Supervised interns and CFY students.

Communication

Developed a training program on how to help patients with Dysphagia and Dementia.

Instructed staff on how to assist patients with cognitive impairments by providing cues, from their environment, to continue to feed and swallow at their highest functional level.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Literature

Lake Forest College - Lake Forest, IL

Continued studies at University of Madrid for a semester

Studied at University of Guadalajara for a semester

Minored in Education

Master of Science, Speech Pathology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor, MI

Relevant Coursework Completed: Neurological Diseases

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed in the state of Indiana as a Speech Language Pathologist

National Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association

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