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Sam L

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Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in eligibility determinations and defensible disability documentation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to apply my analytical, evaluative, and written communication skills as a Disability Reviewer, delivering defensible, regulation-aligned eligibility determinations while collaborating across disciplines and strengthening documentation quality.

I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist with experience across medical outpatient and public-school settings, specializing in evaluating disability-related functional limitations and producing eligibility determinations within regulated systems.

I’m known for reviewing complex records—medical histories, diagnostic evaluations, treatment records, and interdisciplinary reports—then applying formal criteria to write clear, defensible decisions that support approval, continuation, modification, or cessation of services.

In my current role, I analyze patterns in referral quality and diagnostic clarity, determine when additional medical evidence is needed, and independently obtain and interpret supplementary documentation to resolve gaps and inconsistencies.

I also mentor and improve documentation quality through quality assurance activities like record audits and documentation reviews, while training caregivers and interdisciplinary teams on evidence-based practices and eligibility documentation standards.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Speech-Language Pathologist

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Cortica

May 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Conduct comprehensive reviews of complex clinical case files to determine eligibility, service continuation, and appropriateness of care under governing standards. Produce defensible written determinations and ensure compliance through interdisciplinary analysis, evidence gathering, and quality assurance.

Functional Limitation Analysis Eligibility Medical Record Review Interdisciplinary Case Analysis Clinical Documentation Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance

Speech-Language Pathologist

Danvers Public Schools

Sep 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Performed IDEA eligibility evaluations (initial, reconsideration, and continuing) by analyzing longitudinal functional evidence across standardized assessments, observations, and multidisciplinary reports. Identified documentation and assessment deficiencies, recommended corrective actions, and prepared formal written determinations supporting approval, modification, or cessation of services.

IDEA Eligibility Determination Standardized Assessment Review Written Determinations And Memoranda Culturally Responsive Evaluation

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lawrence Public Schools

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year)

Assessed functional limitations and IDEA disability eligibility using multidisciplinary educational and clinical records while operating as a supervised clinical fellow. Authored eligibility reports and recommendations and supported compliance through careful review of standardized testing and prior determinations.

IDEA Eligibility Evaluation Functional Limitation Analysis Standardized Assessment Interpretation Dynamic And Observational Evaluation Written Eligibility Reports Procedural Consistency Review