Lisa Dopfel

Experience

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  UMass Early Intervention and Family Support Program

  May 2008 - Sept 2008

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Conducted developmental screenings and assessments on children aged 18 months to 3 years. : Provided pragmatic speech and language treatment in both home and center-based environments. : Counseled family and caregivers on responding to children's speech, language, and hearing needs. Speech-Language Pathologist, Graduate Clinician (September 2007 ­ May 2008) Center for Language, Speech, and Hearing at the University of Massachusetts; Treated involved children for speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and pragmatic impairments. : Evaluated pediatric client for pre-neurological surgery for baseline cognitive function. : Taught accent reduction to culturally and linguistically diverse clients. : Completed required paperwork for client charts based on Center protocol.TOOLS & Modified Barium Swallow Studies, Computerized Speech Lab (MDVP, VRP, VisiPitch), Boardmaker, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), ABATECHNOLOGY Approach, Floortime Approach, PRC, Dynavox, and Tobii Technology, PROMPT Technique Show less

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  Burgess Elementary School

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Developed and implemented weekly speech, language, and hearing intervention programs for 44 students. : Administered, analyzed, and documented speech, language, and hearing screenings and evaluations. : Completed comprehensive quarterly progress notes for individual students. Speech-Language Pathologist, Graduate Clinician (May 2008 ­ September 2008)

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  UMass Memorial Medical Center

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Inpatient Ward : Evaluated patients at bedside for swallowing and communication disorders based on physician referral process. : Provided recommendations and treatment for patients with swallowing and communication impairments as part of an interdisciplinary treatment approach. : Interpreted and documented patient bedside swallow evaluations and bedside language evaluations in accordance with hospital policies. : Counseled and educated patients, family, and staff about assessment findings and treatment options. : Administered and interpreted MBS Studies and made appropriate recommendations for management and treatment of impairments. : Provided dual campus coverage for University and Memorial Campus (Level 1 Trauma Centers) consisting of 1,200 total beds. Outpatient Ward : Evaluated and provided treatment for children and adults for an extensive variety of communication and swallowing disorders. : Assessed baseline conditions, analyzed etiology/disorder, made referrals for further medical analysis and recommend long-term and short-term goals for treatment approaches for patients with speech, voice, language, and swallowing impairments. : Applied Computerized Speech Lab software for comprehensive treatment of voice impairments. : Directed therapy sessions and worked with clients and families to achieve or refine stated goals. Speech-Language Pathologist, Graduate Clinician (September 2008 ­ December 2008) Show less

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  Genesis Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Evaluated patients for swallowing, speech, language, voice, hearing, and cognitive-communication disorders as determined by the etiology and extent of the impairment. : Developed appropriate goals and therapeutic programs in accordance with diagnosis, evaluative results, and patient/family report of impairments and rehabilitative needs. : Collaborated with physicians, rehab, and nursing for implementation of interdisciplinary considerations and cross-coverage treatment to achieve maximal rehabilitative outcomes and functional carryover into Activities of Daily Living. : Developed and applied programs for caregivers and nursing to enhance carryover of therapeutic intervention through training and education in accordance with policy. : Provided in-service to rehab, nursing, and activities staff to educate about swallowing and communication disorders. : Conducted communication and swallowing screens utilizing company screening protocols to monitor long-term patients and new admissions and determine need for SLP service. : Participated in team meetings to educate, counsel, coordinate between participants and make recommendations for patients receiving SLP services. : Initiated Rehab-Activities Cognitive Program to maintain abilities of residents with dementia and other related cognitive-communication disorders through participation of Recreational Rehabilitation team. Speech-Language Pathologist, Graduate Clinician (January 2009 ­ May 2009) Show less

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  Private Practice

  Aug 2010 - now

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  The Bay School, Santa Cruz, CA : Implement therapy programs to enhance speech and language development for students, age 7 – 21, diagnosed with ASD or other developmental delays. : Recommend goals to foster development of speech and language skills based on comprehensive evaluation, parent/teacher interview, and student needs. : Assess for and customize appropriate Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems to maximize communicative capability for non-verbal students. : Participate in IEP meetings with the school district, family, and staff to educate/inform involved parties about evaluation results and annual goals and objectives. : Consult daily with instructors regarding students’ present level of function, behavioral intervention, progress with and indicated changes to current plan of treatment. : Educate staff about speech and language development and functional and developmentally appropriate goals to maximize students’ access to communication. Show less

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  Independent Contractor for Healthcare

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Central Coast Language and Learning Center, Monterey, CA : Responsible for evaluation, treatment, and education of pediatric clients with a range of developmental and language disorders and their caregivers. : Provide concise guidance and recommendations for developmental and language enriched childcare classroom to foster growth and learning among children. : Contract through San Andreas Regional Center to provide home based therapy to children (ages 1 – 3) diagnosed with developmental delays and disorders. : Support consolidation of pediatric waitlist at Natividad Medical Center – evaluating, treating, and making referrals where appropriate. Show less