Melinda Rogers

Experience

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  Holzer Health System

  Aug 1991 - Dec 1993

  Speech Language Pathologist

  Full Time EmploymentProvided speech, language, cognitive and swallowing evaluation and treatment to adult inpatient rehabilitation patients, acute care patients, outpatient children and adults. Developed the Videofluoroscopic swallow study procedure which included training radiologist, technicians and support personnel. Developed formal reports and permanent documentation procedures. Performed videofluoroscopic swallow studies.Conducted acute-care hospital consults for stroke and laryngectomy patients.Served as chair of the Feeding Team and Behavioral Modification Committee.Supervised a graduate speech-language pathology student.Developed an Aphasia Support Group for south central Ohio.Developed and implemented department policies and procedures and createad monitors for continuous quality improvement. Show less

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  Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Speech Language Pathologist

  Full Time EmploymentResponsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients suffering from strokes and/or head injuries who exhibited communication, cognitive and swallowing impairments.Served as team leader of the Falls Project Team which developed policies and procedures to minimize patient falls.Started the Aphasia Community Support Group for Nashville, TNAssumed responsibilities in speech director's absence.Hospital Employee of the Month, October, 1995Served on Collaborative Pathway Committee which developed interdisciplinary treatment plans for all patients.Supervised Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University students. Show less

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  Therapist Unlimited

  Jan 1997 - Oct 1998

  Speech Language Pathologist

  Worked 24-40 hours per weekProvided contract speech therapy services in the following settings: rehabilitation centers, acute care hospitals, nursing homes, early intervention programs, outpatient clinics, home health agencies and school systems.

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  Baptist Memorial Health Care System

  May 1999 - Apr 2000

  PRN Speech-Language Pathologist

  Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services on a PRN basis for the entire Baptist Hospital System that included acute care hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.

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  Cross Timbers Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  PRN Speech-Language Pathologist

  Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to skilled nursing home patients on a PRN basis.

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  Sunbelt Healthcare Nursing Home

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  30 hours a weekProvided diagnostic and therapeutic services to skilled nursing home patients.Left due to relocating to Texas.

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  Pediatric Speech Therapy Private Practices

  Feb 2002 - May 2002

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Worked part time (less than 10 hours per week)Treated patients in their homes or daycares for two different private practice Speech Pathologists including Debra Beckman who is well known for her work in oral-motor therapy.

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  Medical Center of Lewisville

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2013

  PRN- Speech-Language Pathologist

  Worked on a PRN basis.Worked in many environments within the hospital including acute care, ICU, Inpatient Rehabilitation, nursery and the NICU.Evaluated and treated patients with communication and swallowing impairments. Developed treatment plans. Provided education to patients, family members and staff.

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  Lewisville Independent School District

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2015

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Full Time Employment-Caseload consists of students at the secondary level (6th-12th grade) and post graduates who participate in a community-based vocational training program.-Assesses students' communication skills for the purpose of identifying communication disorders, determining program eligibility and developing recommendations for treatment.-Collaborates with a variety of groups and/or individuals for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues and providing services in compliance with established guidelines.-Coordinates and/or participates in meetings and processes for eligible students (e.g. testing/screening, IEPs, parent conferences, pre-referral staffing, etc.) for the purpose of presenting evaluation results, developing treatment plans, and/or providing training to parents/students/staff.-Develops treatment plans, interventions and/or educational materials for the purpose of minimizing the adverse impact of communication disorders in compliance with state and federal regulations.-Instructs eligible students in the use of appropriate communication technologies (e.g. hearing aids, FM systems, augmentative communication devices, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing the adverse educational impact of communication disorders in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.-Instructs assigned support staff for the purpose of providing information on communicative disorders, use of assistive devices and feeding techniques and/or implementing prescribed treatment plans.-Serves on the Dysphagia Team that provided guidance on how to evaluate and manage students who demonstrate feeding/swallowing impairments within the educational environment.-Conduct regular parent education sessions on communication strategies for students on the autism spectrum. Show less

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  Link2Speech, LLC and Link2Therapy, LLC in Denton, TX

  May 2015 - May 2019

  Speech Language Pathologist
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  Link2Speech Therapy and Behavior Clinic

  Jun 2015 - May 2019

  Speech Therapy Director/Clinician

  Practicing clinician with a passion for early intervention and AAC training. Certified Hanen “It Takes Two to Talk” trainer. Director of the speech department. Supervised assistants and provided staff training. Managed electronic reporting system and assisted in developing policies and procedures.

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  Building Bridges through Communication, LLC

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  Speech-Language Pathologist

  Evaluated and treated adult clients with developmental communication impairments.Targeted improving functional communication skills including Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Conducted extensive caregiver training.

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  Trailblazer Speech Therapy PLLC

  May 2019 - now

  Private practice speech and language therapy for children and adults

  • Owner/President

    May 2019 - now

  • Owner/President

    May 2019 - now