Lisa Beck, MS CCC SLP/CS: Speech Language Pathologist Provisional License


Lisa Beck, MS CCC SLP/CS
Director of Rehabilitation
Premier Washington Health Center

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In May 2017, the Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners passed the decision to offer a provisional license to Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.  Many have asked, “Why is this such a big deal? The Board of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy have been doing this for years.”

When a student graduates with their Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, they must complete a nine-month internship referred to as clinical fellowship.  Many states offered a provisional license to clinical fellows which would allow them to provide therapy as a licensed therapist under the direct and indirect supervision of a licensed/certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).  Until this decision last May, other states who provide a provisional license, it was very difficult for newly graduated SLPs to find a job in Pennsylvania as a clinical fellow due to strict guidelines. 

As a Speech Clinical Specialist with AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, LLC (ACR), I am very excited to be able to interview newly graduated SLPs for positions available within our company.  One of the things I have always respected ACR for is their commitment to the education of student therapists and newly graduated therapists.  This new provisional license for SLPs will allow us to continue that tradition.  I look forward to working alongside our current SLPs who decide to be a Clinical Fellowship Supervisor for these new employees.  As with any programming we offer, we want to be consistent with the messaging and direct/indirect supervision while following the state and ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) guidelines. This continues to be a strong support for Speech Language Pathologists in Pennsylvania as well as AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, LLC. 

Meet Lisa Beck
Lisa had over 27 years of experiences a Speech Language Pathologist, she is currently the Director of Rehabilitation at Premier Washington Health Center for AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, LLC. She also serves the company as a Speech Clinical Specialist. She enjoys both roles and the challenges that they bring.

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