Ani Chamesian

Experience

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  St. Vartan Camp

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

  Camp Sports Director

  Organized sports activities for children ages 8-16 daily as well as competitive sports games on a nightly basis, taking place at an overnight Armenian camp with a team of 2-5 counselors-in-training.

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  Villanova University

  Jan 2018 - May 2019

  Research Assistant

  Worked in Villanova University's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, in Dr. Joseph Toscano’s Word Recognition and Auditory Perception (WRAP) Lab. The research project involved testing and measuring hearing loss by use of EEG techniques. Measurements of the brain’s responses to speech sounds are computed using EEG. These measures were then compared to measures of hearing loss or difficulty. Data revealed primary stages of hearing loss, particularly a condition known as auditory neuropathy. This project will be presented at the 2019 meeting of the Psychonomic Society. More information can be found at the lab's website: Show less

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  Dr. Kay Monkhouse at the Stuttering Institute of Princeton

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  Intern

  Working for Dr. Kay Monkhouse at her private practices in Princeton, NJ and in Radnor, PA. Assist Dr. Monkhouse during sessions with patients by taking notes and handling equipment. Help Dr. Monkhouse stay organized and keep records in addition to greeting patients, performing office tasks, desk duties, and managing patient reception and information.

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  Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Student Researcher at Center for Pediatric Auditory and Speech Sciences

  A multi-emphasis center dedicated to translational research in the audiological and speechsciences. The Center’s goals are to advance the practice of pediatric healthcare in speech,language, and hearing, through the application of fundamental basic science and cutting edgetechnology.

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  Abington - Jefferson Health

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  Student Clinician

  Diagnosing and treating adults and pediatric clients in the outpatient setting seeking services related to disorders of language, voice, articulation and dysphagia. Particular focus given to modified barium swallow studies and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT Loud). Specific patient populations include radiation therapy patients and post-stroke victims.

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  The Quaker School at Horsham

  Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Student Clinician

  Plan and execute individual sessions for students with complex needs and disorders such as autism, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder from ages 5-18. Complete clinical assessment and treatment of child language disorders and pragmatic skills. Participate in interdisciplinary discussions to create carryover strategies with the provider team.

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  Powerback

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  Speech Pathologist Clinical Fellow

  Treats and diagnoses adults in the skilled nursing facility setting with deficits of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing. Implements diet upgrades/downgrades alongside compensatory strategies for safe swallow abilities. Improves or offers compensatory strategies for memory, attention, and cognitive linguistic skills. Works with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to best support patients plan for discharge and return to daily living. Leads group therapy to enhance cognitive-linguistic abilities in a social setting Show less

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  Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  Speech Pathology Clinical Fellow

  Treated and diagnosed patients in the inpatient acute/ acute rehabilitation setting at Jefferson Abington Hospital and Abington Warminster Outpatient for patients across the lifespan. Evaluated and treated patients with complex swallowing, receptive/expressive language, speech, voice, and cognitive and linguistic deficits. Utilized multidisciplinary approach with medical team and various therapy disciplines to determine goals, administers therapy, and make recommendations for management of patients. Show less

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  Virtua Health

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

  Served as a per diem employee, evaluating and treating in the acute settings: medical-surgical, neuroscience/stroke units, and emergency department across three medical centers. Carried out therapeutic speech, language, cognitive, swallowing treatment/plans established by fellow SLPs in acute rehab and inpatient settings across various Virtua hospitals. Determined patients' current severity level and risk for aspiration, effective compensatory strategies, appropriateness/readiness for VFSS, rehabilitative exercises or recommendations for next level of care, while discussing specific needs with patient, medical team, and family members. Engaged in on-going discussion with multidisciplinary team regarding clinical findings related the patient's aspiration risk, cognition, positioning, assistance required, etc. Served as sole SLP on per diem basis at Virtua Acute Rehabilitation Center Camden; Completes evaluations/treatment and weekly IRF team conferences for each patient. Assessed discharge needs and recommendations for next level of care. Show less

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  FOX Rehabilitation

  Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

  Speech Language Pathologist

  Delivering skilled outpatient at home therapy to Medicare Part B patients. Complete comprehensive communication and swallowing evaluation to tailor plan of care focused on specific needs of patient, caregiver, and family in the home setting. Communicate with various therapy and medical professionals regarding appropriate referrals or objective testing recommendations. With quality-of-life measures in mind, create home-exercise plan and discharge plan for family/caregiver to promote carry-over, safety, and accurate technique. Common medical conditions of patients include CVA, COPD, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Presbylaryngis or presbyphonia. Show less

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  Astoria Speech & Language

  Nov 2024 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist