Sarah ElBeck

Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders across diverse populations. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance speech, language, and cognitive abilities. Demonstrated ability to build strong rapport with patients, leading to improved outcomes and increased patient satisfaction.

Contributed to multidisciplinary teams by sharing insights and strategies that support overall patient care.

Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (2025-06 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services in acute care, including bedside swallow evaluations, cognitive-linguistic assessments, and dysphagia management
• Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), adjusting consistencies and compensatory strategies in real time based on fluoroscopic findings
• Manage medically complex patients with conditions including stroke, TBI, respiratory compromise, and head and neck cancer
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (MDs, RNs, dietitians, radiology) to support clinical decision-making and safe discharge planning
• Complete thorough chart reviews and interpret imaging to guide assessment and treatment planning
• Maintain efficient, legally defensible documentation in EMR systems including Cerner
• Completed Clinical Fellowship (CFY) within this role, meeting ASHA requirements for CCC-SLP certification

Acute Care Hospital Rotation - Student Clinician at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (2024-12 – Present)

• Conducted bedside swallow evaluations in ICU and acute care settings to identify risk of aspiration and silent aspiration, enhancing patient safety
• Using standardized and functional assessments, perform cognitive-linguistic evaluations for patients with neurological impairments, strokes, and TBIs
• Conducted MBS studies, dictating trial consistencies and adjusting therapeutic strategies based on real-time fluoroscopic findings to optimize patient outcomes
• Observe Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), and assist in patient education and recommendations
• Provided swallowing and cognitive therapy to improve safe oral intake strategies and enhance attention, memory, and problem-solving skills
• Read and interpret radiology imaging reports, and perform chart reviews to guide clinical decision-making
• Independent in writing SOAP notes and familiar with EMR, Cerner, EPIC, and eClinicalWorks

Lab Team Member at Translational Adaptive Group Lab (2024-01 – Present)

• Coordinated YES day for autism event, engaging community and raising funds for autism programs
• Assisted in Family Literacy Night, facilitating a shared interactive reading experience for English and Spanish-speaking families
• Led First Place Assisted Living Social, a community-based program supporting adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other neurodiversity

Practicum 3-4 Student Clinician at Midwestern University Speech Language Institute (2024-07 – 2024-11)

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations for voice and motor speech disorders, incorporating perceptual and acoustic measures
• Provided voice therapy for patients with muscle tension dysphonia, vocal fatigue, and hyperfunctional voice disorders
• Implemented evidence-based techniques, including Resonant Voice Therapy (RVT), Vocal Function Exercises (VFE), and Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises
• Developed individualized treatment plans targeting breath support, pitch/loudness control, and coordination of phonation
• Educated patients on vocal hygiene and explained videostroboscopy findings to support understanding of vocal fold function

Practicum 1-2 Student Clinician at Midwestern University Speech Language Institute (2024-01 – 2024-07)

• Provided speech-language therapy to pediatric clients with developmental language disorders, phonological impairments, and social communication deficits
• Conducted articulation, phonological, and language assessments using standardized and informal measures
• Implemented evidence-based interventions including minimal pairs, auditory bombardment, PROMPT cueing, and literacy-based language activities
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans to support expressive/receptive language and speech sound production
• Facilitated caregiver education and home programming, enhancing skill carryover and generalization
• Delivered targeted therapy for social communication, pragmatic language, and cognitive-communication development
• Provided services to diverse populations, including clients utilizing augmentative communication modalities like ASL

Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Action Behavior Centers (2021-04 – 2023-05)

• Implemented evidence-based treatments according to current research standards for best practice in ABA therapy services
• Documented all activities related to clients' cases including initial evaluations, ongoing treatment plans and progress notes, discharge summaries, for accurate billing purposes
• Developed and implemented behavior plans tailored to individual client needs
• Supervised the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis techniques in order to modify behaviors
• Collaborated with parents and caregivers in developing strategies for implementing ABA techniques at home or in the community setting

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology – Midwestern University (2025-05)

Master of Science in Behavioral Analysis – Grand Canyon University (2022-05)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Grand Canyon University (2020-05)