Melissa Boiter
Speech Language Pathologist
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Experienced rehabilitation professional and Speech-Language Pathologist with 11+ years of clinical experience across acute care, outpatient, home health, and skilled nursing environments. Proven leadership experience as Lead SLP with a strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration, staff education, documentation compliance, work-flow problem solving, and patient-centered care. Recognized for strong communication, organization, and clinical judgement with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Brings a broad understanding of rehabilitation operations and a commitment to developing teams, improving processes, and supporting high-quality patient outcomes.
Experience
Acute Care SLP at Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Francis (2024-01 – Present)
- Collaborates with medical professionals (physicians, nursing staff, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, dietary team, case managers, and ancillary staff members.) to develop a comprehensive plan for patients.
- Maintains records including evaluations, daily notes and weekly summaries, and progress notes, as well as administer chart reviews to maintain documentation compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach with team members to ensure best patient outcomes.
- Clinical Instructor for undergraduate and graduate level students
- Lead SLP responsibilities for RCP/BEH, including scheduling, hiring, and orienting new staff members
- Process Improvement Educator for compliance with dietary recommendations
- Bon Secours St. Francis Rehab Council Social Chair, January 2025- January 2026
Skilled Nursing SLP at Greenville Post Acute (2023-09 – 2023-12)
Home Health SLP at Interim Home Healthcare (2020-04 – 2023-09)
Outpatient Lead SLP at Roger C. Peace (2016-11 – 2020-04)
- Prisma Health Infection Control Liaison at Roger C. Peace and Baptist Easley Hospital, February 2019- April 2020
- Prisma Health Ambassador at Roger C. Peace in Easley and Baptist Easley Hospital, February 2018- April 2020
Acute Care Lead SLP at Baptist Easley Hospital (2016-11 – 2020-04)
Medical Missionary at Grace Church (2016-06 – 2016-06)
Medical Missions to Nicaragua, Central America
Education
Master's Degree – Western Carolina University (2013-01 – 2015-01)
Bachelor's Degree – University of South Florida (2008-01 – 2012-01)
