keri-anne dacosta

Evaluated and treated communication disorders in children ages 3-18 in a variety of clinical settings (charter schools, home health, and outpatient clinic).

* Provide assessment, treatment, and education in the areas of speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing to adult and geriatric populations. * Execute Modified Barium Swallow Studies. * Respond to medical referrals in accordance with hospital policy. * Communicate with staff and family members regarding patient status.​

Since its inception more than 55 years ago, Memorial Healthcare System has been a leader in providing high-quality healthcare services to South Florida residents. Today, it is the fifth-largest public healthcare system in the nation and highly regarded for its exceptional patient- and family-centered care. Memorial's patient, physician and employee satisfaction rates are some of the most admired in the country, and the system is recognized as a national leader in quality care.

HealthSouth is one of the nation's largest healthcare services providers, with locations nationswide. Our vast network of highly skilled physicians and clinicians and latest equipment and technology guarantees that all patients have easy access to high quality healthcare.

* Evaluate and treat dysphagic, neurologic, cognitive and communication impairments in patients across the life span in both inpatient and outpatient settings * Dysphagia Program Champion * Core Member of the Stroke Program * Compliance monitoring of inpatient/outpatient documentation as well as FIM outcomes * Presenter at HealthSouth Sunrise Stroke and Brain Injury Conference 2011 * Clinical Education Coordinator for student observations and student intern recruitment