Pooja Behera
New Delhi
Summary
To collaborate with professionals and families of children/adults with hearing loss and hearing implants. Want to be able to deliver quality services directly or indirectly to help people cater to their needs so that they can function more capably in the society at large. Systematic Clinical Specialist successful at collaborating with customers, support teams, and healthcare clinicians to effectively implement and support products. Experienced in solving problems and facilitating communications by using a flexible and personal style. Ready to bring many years of experience to a long-term role with growth potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Specialist- Rehabilitation
MED-EL India Pvt Ltd.
New Delhi
07.2020 - Current
- Coordinate with the internal team in carrying out rehabilitation programs with the clinics, family-centric programs, to help build the HearPeers community as a support group for families with MED-EL hearing implants, to plan the rehabilitation department's workings within and across teams, to leverage the scope of MED-EL rehabilitation approach and support to individual CI programs in India and Nepal, train professionals on rehabilitation principles and MED-EL rehabilitation products, ensure stock is in place and placing an order of the same with an approval from the Area manager, periodic reviews of MED-EL users in various partner clinics, help in the translation of resources, contribute to research related to rehabilitation.
Clinical Specialist- Rehabilitation
MED-EL India Pvt Ltd.
New Delhi
11.2014 - 07.2020
- Actively partnered with MED-EL clinics in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to enhance rehabilitation programs. Conduct periodic parent orientation programs with these clinics to support the families of children with MED-EL cochlear implants. Conducted regular training sessions for the audiology team to stay updated on rehabilitation concepts, enabling them to handle routine queries effectively. Brand MED-EL rehabilitation tools and ensure clinics are trained to use them effectively. Maintained stocks of rehabilitation products in the office, coordinated import of new materials, and dispatch to clinics.
- Evaluated research studies to determine treatments, medications, and devices' safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans.
Speech Language Pathologist- Grade 1
SCB Medical College and Hospital
Cuttack
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Conducted assessments and interventions for individuals with communication disorders, organized online lectures, and facilitated speech and language practical classes for hearing language and speech students
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Education
B.J.B. Junior College
Bhubaneswar, Odisha01.2005
Venkateswar English Medium School
Bhubaneswar, Odisha01.2003
AIISH, Mysore
MysoreAIISH, Mysore
MysoreSkills
- Clinical Research
- Performance Improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Protocol development
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Training proficiency
Certification
Hanen Certified SLP- It Takes Two to Talk (11/2019)
Journalclubpresentations
Correlation between Acoustic Parameters and Voice Handicap Index in Dysphonic Teachers presented as part of the Journal Club in the academic year 2011-12 at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore
Workshopsandseminars
- Cochlear Implant Group of India Conference CIGICON (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020- online)
- Faculty in NESCON, Bihar, 2020
- Faculty in ISHACON, Chandigarh, 2020
- Faculty in Cochlear Cruise, Kota, 2018
- Faculty in MISHACON, Pune, 2018
Contactaddress
B-151, Maidangarhi Extension, Chattarpur, New Delhi, 110068
Maritalstatus
Married
Conferencepresentations
Sudden Hearing Loss: A look into Management Options presented at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore
Researchinterests
- Bilingualism and CI- working on an ongoing study on implementing Dual Language Learning in Children with HL with a clinic in India
- Poster Presentation at APSCI, 2017, Cyprus TRNC- Demographics and Status of CI rehabilitation in India
- Phonological development in children with cochlear implants
- Involving families more actively in the habilitation process
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/07/1987
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Odia
- Kannada
Timeline
Senior Clinical Specialist- Rehabilitation
MED-EL India Pvt Ltd.
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Specialist- Rehabilitation
MED-EL India Pvt Ltd.
11.2014 - 07.2020
Speech Language Pathologist- Grade 1
SCB Medical College and Hospital
10.2013 - 10.2014
B.J.B. Junior College
Venkateswar English Medium School
AIISH, Mysore
AIISH, Mysore
Hanen Certified SLP- It Takes Two to Talk (11/2019)
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