Katherine Loebker
San Diego
Summary
Adaptable Speech-Language Pathologist with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments with diverse patient populations. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledg. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, and dedicated to delivering impactful therapy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohana Pacific Health
Honolulu
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed a diverse home health caseload of up to 25 adult/geriatric patients per week as the only therapist responsible for 3 seperate Hawaiian islands, providing personalized speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia therapy in their homes
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists, and medical social workers to provide holistic, coordinated care
- Provided caregiver training and education on evidence-based therapeutic strategies to facilitate adequate carryover and prevent hospital readmissions
- Maintained thorough and accurate electronic medical records (EMR) on MatrixCare and HomeCare HomeBase platforms, and documented patient progress and treatment notes in compliance with state and federal regulations
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
Honolulu
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive care and provided in-service trainings as needed within the skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care settings
- Assisted with rehabilitation staff to facilitate safe discharges by improving patient's ability to maximize functioning for transitions home or to next level of care
- Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques, strategies and exercises to maximize patient progress towards meeting treatment goals
- Developed and trained staff and rehab team members on dementia staging program within facility using Allen Cognitive Level framework to improve patient quality of life
Travel Speech-Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare - MedTravelers
Honolulu
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered standardized assessments and evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans for adults with dysphagia, aphasia, aphonia, dysphonia and cognitive-linguistic impairments
- Reduced amount of dehydration, malnutrition, aspiration, and diet-related adverse outcomes by improving diet modifications and restrictions
- Documented evaluations and treatments across 4-5 facilities using computerized systems: Casamba & NetHealth
- Implemented AAC devices and utilization of Passy-Muir Speech/Swallowing Valves and the Ventilator Liberation Protocol to enhance communication for aphonic/nonverbal patients
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
AMN Healthcare MedTravelers
Fort Myers
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed a caseload of 120 students ranging from kindergarten to elementary by monitoring, recording, and writing reports detailing interventions and progress in response to therapy interventions
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for children with varying communication disorders and developed treatment plans based on presented results
- Provided counseling and education to students and their families to promote generalization of skills within the home
- Conducted and participated in IEP meetings with teacher and intervention specialist collaboration to address educational concerns related to speech and language
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2018
Skills
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical evaluation
- Individualized education plans
- Organizational skills
- Therapy program development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient documentation
- Caregiver education
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) - American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohana Pacific Health
06.2024 - 11.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
12.2022 - 05.2024
Travel Speech-Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare - MedTravelers
06.2022 - 11.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
AMN Healthcare MedTravelers
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana State University