Martha Whittaker
Granite Bay
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with proven expertise in developing personalized treatment plans and educating families. Strong advocate for evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo Healthcare
Rocklin
08.2015 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for diverse populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs.
- Provided education and resources to families regarding speech-language development.
- Trained and supervised new staff on best practices in therapy delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kaiser Permanente
Redwood City, Roseville, Rancho Cordova
03.2005 - 06.2015
- Trained and supervised new staff on best practices in therapy delivery.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
- Provided counseling services related to self-esteem issues that arise due to communication problems.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
San Jose
01.2005 - 06.2010
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for diverse populations.
- Monitored progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary for effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-2002
Skills
- Speech assessment
- Dysphagia evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based practices
- IEP collaboration
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo Healthcare
08.2015 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kaiser Permanente
03.2005 - 06.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics
01.2005 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Baylor University