Soumya Joseph
Thrissur, Kerala
Summary
Licensed Senior Speech Therapist with fifteen years of experience in treating pediatric population. Proven ability to contribute as a proactive team leader and an integral team member with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Adept at conducting in-depth assessments to accurately diagnose and treat a range of speech and language issues. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practices to facilitate communication and enhance patient outcomes. Talent for building rapport and trust with patients and family members, providing ongoing education and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HOD - Speech Language Pathology
IAN Institute of Rehabilitation and Research.
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead in the development, review, and implementation of professional governance structures for the SLP services.
- Provides clinical supervision, mentoring and guidance for the SLP team ensuring professional accountability in accordance with clinical competence and established policies and procedures.
- Undertake strategic planning and provide high level clinical and operational management of the SLP clinical services including workforce planning, resource allocation, quality and risk management whilst advocating for safe and timely access, patient centered care and Healthcare outcomes.
- Provides direct intervention services on a regularly scheduled basis to children and adults..
- Maintained caseload of 60 to 70 patients per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
Senior Speech Therapist and Student Counselor
Lyceum School,
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Evaluate speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests, and devise individualized treatment plans according to each student's
requirements. - Treat children between ages three to sixteen years with speech and language developmental delays in articulation, receptive and expressive language, social language, phonology, fluency, and voice.
- Managed over 300 students per month in improving their communication at home, community, and school environments and engage teachers, parents, and families in therapy processes to support student progress.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to speech-language pathology advancements.
Deputy Manager and Speech Therapist
Omega Center for Special Needs Education
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Supervises and evaluates the work performance of 20 to 30 teachers, therapists and administrative staffs and provide necessary training programs to improvise the overall performance.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in designing individualized therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Advocated for students with speech impairments in school settings, collaborating closely with teachers to create inclusive learning environments.
- Provided individualized education programs for a case load of 55 students per week.
Speech Therapist
Prayatna Child Development Center
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Administer standardized assessments and plan and incorporate an individualized therapy protocol based on the needs of the clients,
- Develop appropriate home programs, guidance and counseling of client parents/guardians.
- Conduct regular review meetings, modifications of therapy as required and professionally contribute to the overall multidisciplinary approach.
- Efficiently handled 60 therapy sessions per week, including assessments, documentation and report writing.
Education
Masters in Pediatric Speech Language Therapy - Speech Language Therapy
Universidad Internacional Isabel I De Castilla
Spain03.2019
Bachelors in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology - Audiology And Speech Language Pathology
University of Kannur
Kannur, Kerala05.2008
Skills
- AMPCARE Dysphagia management using NMES
- Oral Placement Therapy
- Early intervention
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Assistive Technology
- Parent Education
- Tele practice Assistance
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Treatment plan & implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Technology Utilization
Affiliations
- New Zealand Speech Language Therapists Association; Annual Practicing License :No. 15380
- Indian Speech and Hearing Association; Reg. No. L13092172.
- Rehabilitation Council of India- RCI; Professional Practicing License No. A16559
Certification
- Leadership mentoring Program, American Speech and Hearing Association, United States- (July 2024 - continuing)
- Career Transition Mentorship program, American Speech and Hearing Association, United states- (June 2023- Nov @2023)
- Deciphering Dysphagia With Ampcare's Effective Swallowing Protocol (EspTM), Ampcare LLC, Fort Worth, Texas(Dec 2022- Jan 2023)
Following talk tools certifications as a part of level certification program
- A Three Part Treatment Plan For Oral Placement Therapy, (Apr 2021)
- Oral Placement Speech Disorders - Assessment And Program Development, (June 2021)
- Sensory Motor Approach to Apraxia, (July 2024 - Present).
- Feeding Therapy: A Sensory Motor Approach, Talk tools, (July 2024 - Present.)
Following certification programs from AAC Institute, Washington:
- Certificate course in Language based approach to AAC language representation methods, ,(Oct 2017)
- Certificate course in Language based approach to AAC language representation methods, (Oct 2017)
- Certificate course in Introduction to AAC (Oct 2017)
Accomplishments
"Intensive screen exposure in non-native language in young children - a prognostic and comparative research," Soumya Joseph, Gopika Krishnan, Dr.
Ciju Raveendranath, Ameena Sherin, Nasra Akbar.
JANUARY 2024
Research Paper presented at 55th National conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association.
"Pragmatics Profile in Autism: Pre-and post-Stem Cell Therapy a case study.", Maria Grace Treasa, Soumya Joseph & Blessy Mathew (2015, Jan).
JANUARY 2015
Research Paper presented at 47th National conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
Additional Information
Nationality : Indian
Passport No. : T8948270
Passport expiry : 06- 07-2030
Marital Status : Married
Interests : Arts and crafts
Reference
Will be provided upon request.
Timeline
HOD - Speech Language Pathology
IAN Institute of Rehabilitation and Research.
06.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Speech Therapist and Student Counselor
Lyceum School,
04.2019 - 04.2023
Deputy Manager and Speech Therapist
Omega Center for Special Needs Education
10.2015 - 02.2018
Speech Therapist
Prayatna Child Development Center
02.2014 - 08.2015
Masters in Pediatric Speech Language Therapy - Speech Language Therapy
Universidad Internacional Isabel I De Castilla
Bachelors in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology - Audiology And Speech Language Pathology
University of Kannur
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