Rebecca Tuttle
Richmond
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and tailored treatment approaches. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and adaptation of therapy techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Horizon PACE
Richmond
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and diagnose dysphagia, cognitive, and communication deficits.
- Develop individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and optimize outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on effective strategies and therapy techniques to enhance home safety and independence.
- Create individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cornerstone Rehabilitation
Richmond
02.2011 - 08.2022
- Engaged in consultations with patients to assess their communication needs., evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and assessments.
- Developed tailored plans addressing communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication impairments, promoting patient-centered interventions.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Documented patient progress in compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Manager
Progressive Step Rehabilitation
Central and Eastern Kentucky Region
04.2004 - 02.2011
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of direct patient care in the rehabilitation program.
- Provided oversight of all clinical activities within the rehabilitation program, ensuring quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Managed program budgets and resources for optimal service delivery.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Conducted quality assurance evaluations to enhance effectiveness of rehabilitation program.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss current cases, review best practices, and develop new approaches to care delivery.
Rehabilitation Manager
Progressive Step Rehabilitation
Irvine
02.1997 - 04.2004
- Interviewed, hired and trained employees in various roles.
- Managed program budgets and resources for optimal service delivery.
- Analyzed client survey data from rehabilitation program; adjusted policies to better align with patient feedback.
- Analyzed financial performance metrics such as revenue sources and expenses incurred; identified areas where costs could be reduced without compromising quality of care.
- Designed educational materials about available services that can be shared with potential referral sources or potential participants in the rehabilitation program.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Progressive Step Rehabilitation
Irvine
01.1993 - 02.1997
- Assessed patient speech and language needs through comprehensive evaluations.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the skills of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to optimize communication recovery.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12-1992
Skills
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Treatment planning
- Augmentative communication
- Dysphagia assessment
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Dementia Communication Strategies
- Geriatric Speech Therapy
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Kentucky Board of Speech-Language Pathology
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Horizon PACE
08.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cornerstone Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 08.2022
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Manager
Progressive Step Rehabilitation
04.2004 - 02.2011
Rehabilitation Manager
Progressive Step Rehabilitation
02.1997 - 04.2004
Speech-Language Pathologist
Progressive Step Rehabilitation
01.1993 - 02.1997
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University