Speech Language Pathologist

TERRI C. CLIPSON

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ampersand Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist March 2023-present

Provide assessment and treatment of communication disorders in school settings.

Complete and participate in IEP meetings.

Collaborate with general education and special education teachers, team members and family.

Consonus Healthcare August 2022-February 2023

Speech-Language Pathologist

Provide assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognition, and dysphagia in SNF with primary facility as well as facility with limited SLP referrals.

Volunteered to cover larger area during lower census as well as certification opportunities to enhance skills as well as provide outpatient in CCRC facility within areas.

Evergreen Healthcare Home Health May 2020-July 2022

Speech-Language Pathologist

Provided assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia in home health setting covering a large geographical territory.

Acted as preceptor for new SLP for three-month duration with responsibilities including clinical, administrative, technical teaching and support and review of documentation.

Gentiva/Kindred May 2014-May 2020

Speech-LanguagePathologist

Provided assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallow in home health setting.

Obtained physician orders for treatment and complete da ily computerized documentation.

Therapists Unlimited March 2013-May 2014

Contract Speech-language Pathologist

Delivered services in a variety of settings including SNF, assisted living, independent living, and home health.

Provided assessment, evaluation and documentation of speech, language, cognition, and swallow under the appropriate guidelines given payor, therapeutic setting and/or service provider.

Private Practice Speech-Language Pathologist March 2012-March 2013

Specialized in treating patients with mild TBI or cognitive changes due to other medical conditions.

Worked closely with individuals to achieve goals and resume responsibilities within their home and community.

Virginia Mason Medical Center May 1997-March 2012

Speech-Language Pathologist

Evaluated and treated speech, language, and cognition in outpatient clinic.

Provided individual therapy and group therapy for patients with brain injury in the Neurological Rehabilition Program; fulfilled care management duties including interface with referral source and/or payor, obtaining authorization for services, conducting team meetings, and delivering summary of overall patient progress.

Primary speech-language pathologist in Memory Disorders Clinic, providing direct treatment in areas of cognition and communication as delineated by recommendations from neuropsychologist after completion of comprehensive evaluation; attended and participated in monthly program development meeting.

Selected to collaborate with director of MDC and local Senior Housing to develop classes, research, and education.

Acted as Senior Therapist from 2006 through 2008 -- selected by PM&R management to fulfill this role.

Responsibilities included acting as clinical and departmental resource for staff, staff coordination, performance evaluations and maintenance of regulatory and compliance standards.

Evergreen Head Injury and Re-entry Center, Evergreen Hospital May 1988-May 1997

Clinic Supervisor April 1990-May 1997

Responsible for daily operations of clinical services including supervision of therapy staff, patient services, patient care meetings, written documentation, scheduling, and internal and external communication.

Provided direct patient care up to .25 FTE; liaised with inpatient rehabilitation services.

Participated actively in two CARF accreditation surveys.

Speech-Language Pathologist May 1988-April 1990

Evaluated and treated speech, language, and cognition.

Provided individual and group treatment; communicated with family members and attending physician.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

University of Washington: Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences, March 1988; Bachelor of Science, June 1986

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Washington State Department of Health, Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Division 2, Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders, Division 13 Dysphagia, and Division 15 Gerontology member.

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