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Erin Summers

@erinsummers

Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice and at Samaritan Hospital, providing speech and swallowing therapy and acute-care evaluations.

United States

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In my private practice, I provide speech-language and swallowing evaluations and therapy, write individualized reports and goals, and help families with education and training. I also process insurance claims and invoices, work through appeals, and supervise students and CFYs.

At Samaritan Hospital, I evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in acute care and skilled nursing settings, perform barium swallow studies, and provide education on IDDSI diets. Earlier, as Regional Director of Clinical Operations at Health-PRO Rehabilitation, I managed seven long-term care and rehabilitation facilities in upstate NY and developed clinical programs and training based on facility needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

Current

Private Practice

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Provide speech-language and swallowing evaluations and therapy, education and training to families, and expertise in medical billing and coding. Supervise students and CFYs, write individualized reports and goals, and participate in IFSP and CPSE meetings.

Speech Language Pathology Dysphagia Medical Billing Coding Insurance Claims Billing Software Medicaid Supervision Report Writing IFSP CPSE Zoom Microsoft Teams

Current

Per-diem Speech-Language Pathologist

Current

Samaritan Hospital

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in acute care and SNF settings. Provide education on IDDSI diets, collaborate with medical and dietary staff, perform barium swallow studies, and complete documentation using EPIC and NetHealth.

Acute Care SNF IDDSI Barium Swallow Studies Epic Net Health PDPM Knowledge Care Planning Patient Education

Speech-Language Pathologist

Language Fundamentals

Mar 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Provided Telehealth therapy for EI, CPSE, adolescents, and adults with various speech-language disorders. Conducted evaluations and provided parent education and resources.

Telehealth Early Intervention CPSE Fluency Articulation TBI Acquired Apraxia Phonological Processing Disorders Speech Language Evaluations Swallowing Evaluations Parent Education

Speech-Language Pathologist

Select Rehab

Mar 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 11 months)

Provided speech-language and swallowing evaluations to geriatric and developmentally disabled populations. Established treatment plans, provided staff training, and managed documentation and records.

Geriatrics Developmental Disabilities Dysphagia Feeding Management Cognition Augmentative Alternative Communication Medicare Managed Care CMS Regulations Reimbursement

Regional Director of Clinical Operations

Health-PRO Rehabilitation

Dec 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Managed 7 long term care and rehabilitation facilities in upstate NY and rolled out new facilities across PA. Developed policies, provided training, and collaborated with leadership on budgets and compliance.

Director of Rehabilitation

Indian River Rehabilitation

Apr 2012 - Nov 2013 (1 year 7 months)

Member of Quality Assurance committee, provided staff training, reviewed incident reports, and developed policies and procedures. Supervised programs to improve quality of care and outcomes.

Quality Assurance Compliance Utilization Corporate Trainer Incident Reports Root Cause Analysis Policy Development Training And In Servicing Audit Program Development

Speech-Language Pathologist

Adirondack Medical Center

Aug 2008 - Oct 2011 (3 years 2 months)

Performed speech and swallowing evaluations and treatments in long-term care, acute, and day program settings. Conducted modified barium swallow studies and provided training to staff and hospice employees.

Speech Language Pathology Dysphagia Modified Barium Swallow Studies Wound Care Quality Assurance Training Passy Muir Valve

School Nurse

National Sports Academy

Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year)

School nurse for over 65 students ages 13 to 18. Managed health records, administered medications, provided treatment for sports injuries and concussions, and coordinated healthcare appointments.

School Nursing Health Records Immunizations Medication administration Orthopedic Injuries Concussion Care Healthcare Coordination Mental Health Education

Director of Rehabilitation

Key Rehabilitation/High Plains Hospital

Jul 2004 - Jul 2008 (4 years)

Multi-site experience managing up to six facilities. Performed monthly billing, audits, and QA/QI, planned therapy scheduling, and participated in family care meetings.

Rehabilitation Management Multi Site Billing Audit QA QI Scheduling Family Meetings