Colleen Eliff

Experience

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  Rye Neck UFSD

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Extern

  • Conducted speech and language evaluations and provided group therapy to children aged 6-10 for various communication disorders, including expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and pragmatics• Collaborated with classroom teachers and special education director• Performed administrative tasks including documentation for IEPs, lesson plans, and session notes

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  Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Speech-Language Pathology Extern

  • Conduct adult dysphagia and speech and language evaluations and provide individual therapy at skilled nursing and sub-acute care facility for various communication disorders including aphasia, dysphagia, traumatic brain injury, voice/resonance, and aural rehabilitation.• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurse practitioners • Perform administrative tasks including documentation for “plan of care” and progress notes

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  Select Rehabilitation

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2018

  Speech Language Pathologist at Riverdale Rehabilitation and Care Center

  • Identified and evaluated dysphagia, voice, and speech and language disorders• Planned individualized therapy at skilled nursing and sub-acute care facility• Treated dysphagia, aphasia, voice/resonance disorder, traumatic brain injury, and CVA• Experienced with tracheostomy tubes• Changed facility policy and educated staff in national dysphagia diet guidelines• Led in-services and trained staff in dysphagia management• Accurately documented evaluations, progress notes, recertification and care plans• Member of interdisciplinary team including physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietician, nursing staff, and doctors Show less

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  National Staffing Solutions

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  Speech Language Pathologist at Norwegian Christian Home

  • Evaluate dysphagia, voice, and speech & language disorders• Plan and implement individualized therapy • Recommend diet modifications and instruct patients in safe swallow strategies • Identify and accurately document plans of care, progress reports, and recertification

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  FOX Rehabilitation

  Nov 2016 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist

  Speech-Language Pathologist • Conduct adult and geriatric house call screenings, evaluations & treatments for dysphagia, voice, cognition, & speech & language therapy• Design and execute individualized treatment plans for clients with Parkinson’s, Dysphagia, Dementia, CVAs, Aphasia, Dysarthria, Apraxia & TBIs• Evaluate effects of treatment and monitor functional outcomes/recommend further testing or diet modification• Document daily encounters, progress notes, evaluation, and re-certifications • Provide and train HHAs in HEPs (home exercise programs)• Manage schedules for 15-25 patients & responsible to contact patient for services• Collaborate with PT, OT, RD, Fox headquarters, doctors, nurses, home health aides (HHAs), and account manager to provide comprehensive care• Mentor new hires, provide real life treatment experience & attend team meetings Show less