Babrara Hoover

Responsible for training new SLPs and providing speech and language services to students. Specialized in Culturally and Logistically Responsible Evaluations for diverse populations. Proficient in Pinellas County IEP Policy and Procedures and Defensible Data for IEP Teams.

Responsible for identifying candidates for inpatient rehabilitation and initializing timely, appropriate patient transfers. Ensured appropriate patient placement through clinical assessments and screening. Assisted and coordinated intake and pre-admission screening processes.

Provided PRN Speech-Language Pathology services for skilled nursing facilities in Florida. Managed a caseload of patients requiring speech and language therapy. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Directly supervised Hospital Care Transition Nurses and Facility Directors of Marketing and Admissions. Achieved targeted census goals for 22 SNF sites in WV, managing approximately 1,600 beds and 26 personnel. Consistently maintained over 95% occupancy and over 60% conversion for admission referrals.

Provided direct supervision and support to rehabilitation teams within a CCRC. Managed operations for 120 SNF beds, 67-unit PCH, and 110 IL units. Ensured high-quality rehabilitation services and compliance with regulations.

Provided speech and language services to students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Specialized in The Association Method and Lips and Visualization and Verbalization. Proficient with Writing with Symbols and Boardmaker Computer Programs.

Sold and supported over 90 contracts with various senior living communities, including SNFs, ALFs, and ILs. Developed national and local partnerships with major senior living providers. Generated approximately $37,739,315 in added revenue through contract sales.

Managed operations and rehabilitation services for up to 28 facilities, including SNFs, ALs, and ILs. Oversaw a team of 120 employees across multiple locations. Ensured efficient service delivery and operational excellence.

Provided SLP services for PK-8 students with varying degrees of Asperger's/Autism Spectrum diagnosis. Utilized state-of-the-art private school setting to provide learning opportunities. Continued specialization with Orton-Gillingham's Specialized Multi-Sensory Intervention Programs.

Provided direct and indirect speech and language services at two elementary schools and one middle school. Managed a caseload of approximately 85 students, utilizing inclusion and pull-out models. Responsibilities included PK/K screenings, IEP management, and triennial evaluations.

Provided speech-language pathology services to patients in a hospital setting. Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans for various communication disorders. Collaborated with medical staff to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Completed Clinical Fellowship Year in Speech-Language Pathology. Gained extensive experience in assessing and treating complex communication disorders. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in a specialized rehabilitation setting.

Pursued advanced studies in speech-language pathology, focusing on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for communication disorders. Developed expertise in clinical practice and research within the field.

Completed foundational coursework in speech and hearing sciences, exploring the biological, psychological, and linguistic aspects of human communication. Gained a comprehensive understanding of speech production, perception, and language development.