Jessica Rubinstein

Experience

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  Mineola Middle School

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Graduate Student Clinician

  -Worked with children ages 11-13 with a variety of language impairments. Student population includes: mainstream 6th and 7th graders, high-functioning ASD self-contained classroom, and Life Skills students-Experience using Dynavox AAC Device-Incorporated ELA and Social Studies curriculum as a means to reach the student’s goals-Administered a variety of standardized tests (including: CELF-5, CELF-5 Metalinguistics, PPVT-4, EOWPVT-4, TORC-4, TOPS-3, GFTA-2, KLPA-2) and wrote thorough language evaluations -Used IEP Direct system to import standardized test scores and complete progress reports Show less

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  North Shore-LIJ Health System

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Graduate Student Clinician

  -Provided assessment and speech and language therapy in an outpatient setting for adults and teens with medically related communication, voice, and/or swallowing disorders, including aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and apraxia of speech post CVA/TBI/Anoxia-Led weekly TBI memory group for adults ages 23-60

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  Genesis HealthCare

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2021

  Speech Language Pathologist

  -Provide assessment, speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy in transitional care, long-term, and assisted living settings for medically complex adults and geriatrics ages 60-95, primarily at a 128 bed facility -Formed “At Risk” committee for collaboration with dietitian, head of dietary, DON, and DOR to discuss patients who are losing weight or experiencing cognitive changes-Identified inconsistency in dietary semantics between settings and provided interdisciplinary education resulting in improved organizational understanding of corresponding diet levels between facilities-Recognized by leadership for improving life participation for individual with aphasia by implementing Dynavox AAC device. Networked with local specialists to overcome financial and technical barriers.-Proficient in Rehab Optima and Point Click Care EMR system for chart reviews, evaluations, progress reports, and daily notes. -Partner with MassTex and SDX Fees in order to determine least restrictive diets and therapeutic interventions based on imaging pathophysiology -Implemented protocols for tracheostomy patients using Passy Muir Valve -Administer Patient-Reported Outcome Measures including: Neuro-QoL, EAT-10, VHI, Communicative Participation Item Bank Show less

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  Apple Rehab

  Jan 2016 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

  -Demonstrated adaptability by providing per diem therapeutic services (approximately 1-10 hours/week) while overcoming the challenges associated with less familiar healthcare facilities. -Proficient in Rehab Optima and Casamba EMR systems

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  Preferred Therapy Solutions

  Feb 2017 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist, PRN

  -Demonstrated adaptability by providing per diem therapeutic services (approximately 1-10 hours/week) while overcoming the challenges associated with less familiar healthcare facilities. -Proficient in Rehab Optima and Casamba EMR systems

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  Hartford HealthCare

  Jan 2020 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist, Outpatient PRN

  -Provide treatment in an outpatient setting to individuals with cognitive-communication impairments stemming from CVA, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease-Acquired experience with Synchrony sEMG Biofeedback, IOPI, Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) Touchscreen computer program, Speak Out!, and aural rehabilitation with cochlear implant-Proficient in Epic EMR system

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  Speak Your Mind Speech Therapy LLC

  Mar 2021 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist in Private Practice

  Holistic speech, language, and cognitive therapy for Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation

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  Creative Intervention

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2023

  Speech Language Pathologist, Birth to Three
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  Synchrony Rehab

  Sept 2023 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist, Adult Home Health