Brittney Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP
Fayetteville
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist offering over 16 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, assessment and intervention planning, documentation, patient and caregiver training and business management. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Contract Employee For Springdale Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored students' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- IEP writing and IEP meeting facilitator
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner/Operations Manager
Self-Optimal Therapy (Diamond Therapy Partners)
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluate speech and language abilities, cognitive function, voice, hearing and swallowing abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Develop and implement effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments.
- Refer appropriate patients for VFSS to further assess swallowing abilities and review results with patients and families.
- Certified in LSVT LOUD program to improve voice impairments.
- Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide continuity of patient care.
- Maintain compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
- Contribute to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Demonstrate clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Mange billing of services and communication with insurance companies.
- Implement marketing to physicians and other healthcare providers for services provided by speech pathology.
- Collaborate with Occupational and Physical Therapy on treatment programs to establish effective outcomes for patients.
Team Leader/Trunk Keeper (entrepreneur)
Matilda Jane Clothing
06.2016 - 12.2022
- Started new business, generating close to $500,000 in gross revenue over the course of 5.5 years.
- Promoted in company as senior trunk keeper, team builder and then to team leader.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and improve business outcomes.
- Worked with team to help grow their own businesses.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Planned and executed multiple events, including many fundraisers to give back to local non-profit organizations.
Speech Language Pathologist
Elite Home Health/LHC GROUP
10.2010 - 11.2020
- Evaluated speech and language abilities, cognitive function, voice, hearing and swallowing abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments.
- Referred appropriate patients for VFSS to further assess swallowing abilities and review results with patients and families.
- Certified in/performed NMES treatment to improve oral and pharyngeal swallowing abilities, as well as motor speech.
- Certified in LSVT LOUD program to improve voice impairments.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide continuity of patient care.
- Maintain compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
- Completed admit process for new patients and collaborated with referring physicians regarding plan of care.
Speech Language Pathologist
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Evaluated speech and language abilities, cognitive function, voice, hearing and swallowing abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments.
- Referred appropriate patients for VFSS to further assess swallowing abilities.
- Clinical supervisor for multiples graduate students
- Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
- Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Maintain compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Speech Language Pathologist
Restore Therapy Services
07.2008 - 12.2012
- Evaluated speech and language abilities, cognitive function, voice, hearing and swallowing abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing impairments.
- Referred appropriate patients with hearing difficulties to to audiology and assisted the audiologist with hearing testing and implemented aural rehabilitation programs.
- Referred appropriate patients for FEES and VFSS to further assess swallowing abilities.
- Assisted endoscopist with FEES to determine safest, least restrictive diets for patients.
- Certified in and performed NMES tx to improve oral and pharyngeal swallowing abilities, as well as motor speech.
- Represented by the company in out of state training for Dementia Care Management.
- Worked on a team with multiple disciplines to implement a pilot program for Dementia Care Management in a SNF.
- Rehabilitation Director, where responsibilities included managing billing and RUG levels, managing therapy staff, assisted with opening a new therapy department, communicated with entire staff at SNF and completed multiple trainings out of state.
- Clinical supervisor for multiple graduate students
- Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Maintain compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
Speech Language Pathologist
Children's Therapy TEAM
05.2008 - 07.2008
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech and language delays.
- Treated children between ages 0 to 14 with articulation and language delays, developmental delays and feeding disorders.
Crew Member
Sonic Drive In
07.2000 - 05.2008
- Crew Leader
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR2008
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR2006
High School - undefined
Springdale High School
Springdale, AR2003
Skills
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
- Licensed Speech Pathologist in Arkansas
- Skilled in patient relations
- Self-motivator
- Professional development
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Supervising clinician for University of Arkansas graduate students for many years
- Current owner/operator of private practice
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communicator
- Trained with Dementia Care Management and assisted with piloting program in local SNF
- Vital Stimulation Certified
- LSVT LOUD certified
- IEP writing and meeting facilitator
Additional Information
*President for Holt Middle School PTO 2023-2024 school year
*Vice President for Holt Middle School PTO 2022-2023 school year
*Volunteer for local nursing home from 2001-2006
*Taught sign language to children in local church from 2008-2011.
*Have performed multiple presentations to physicians, nurses and healthcare provides regarding the services that speech language pathologists can provide.
*Ongoing focus to educate patients and families on home exercise programs to minimize need for return to therapy.
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Contract Employee For Springdale Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner/Operations Manager
Self-Optimal Therapy (Diamond Therapy Partners)
08.2020 - Current
Team Leader/Trunk Keeper (entrepreneur)
Matilda Jane Clothing
06.2016 - 12.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
The Maples At Har-Ber Meadows
12.2012 - 07.2014
Speech Language Pathologist
Elite Home Health/LHC GROUP
10.2010 - 11.2020
Speech Language Pathologist
Restore Therapy Services
07.2008 - 12.2012
Speech Language Pathologist
Children's Therapy TEAM
05.2008 - 07.2008
Crew Member
Sonic Drive In
07.2000 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Arkansas
High School - undefined
Springdale High School
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