You communicate solutions, ideas, suggestions, needs, and concerns readily. I am a no-drama mama and want you if you are too (men included). ![]() You have a sense of humor, never lie, and speak the truth even when it’s really hard to do. You are open to new treatment approaches and to growing your treatment skill set to provide the best up-to-date treatment for patients, and they love that you are always learning. You are not wanting to start your own practice. You will be with us for the long term and may assist with administrative tasks in the future if you are the right fit. You consistently work full time, 40 hours per week. We have a sensory integration practice in Coeur d’Alene.Īre you the right candidate? If so, you are a continuing education lover and are willing and able to teach and learn from your colleagues all kinds of offbeat and cutting edge techniques. Synergy Healthcare is looking for an upbeat, enthusiastic, gracious, and thoughtful full-time permanent Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist to join our team. It is my honor to serve you and your child. My wife and I have one daughter who attends elementary school. Hobbies and interests include, but are not limited to: aviation, history, visiting National and State Parks, travel, food, music, and staying as fit as time allows. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degrees in Business, and a Post Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Loma Linda University in 19 respectively. I have experience in various treatment modalities and strategies for the following: upper extremity splint fabrication the use of technology for accessing assistive augmentative communication durable medical equipment assessment and use for activities of daily living fabrication of therapeutic aides using a 3D printer upper extremity prosthetic use self feeding skills advanced living skills related to transportation, vocation exploration, and independent living. I feel that consistent collaboration and communication with clients and their caregivers in creating home programs is essential in making lasting progress toward life goals. I am NDT Trained in the areas of pediatrics and adult physical disabilities related to neurological dysfunction.Ĭlient and family centered activities are always a part of my treatment interventions to help improve independence and quality of life for my patients. I am privileged to have worked primarily within the area of pediatrics the majority of my career, serving children and young adults with diagnoses related to cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, congenital musculo-skeletal disorders, acquired brain injuries, autoimmune disorders, autism, Down Syndrome, and spinal cord injuries. ![]() Hello, my name is Blake Pickering and I am thrilled to be working for Synergy Healthcare here in Northern Idaho. I like spending time outdoors, hiking, gardening, and fishing, and in recent years my wife and I have become novice birders. I enjoy spending time with my family, including my grandchildren. I graduated from Portland State University with a Master’s degree in 1991, with a focus on Speech and Hearing Sciences. I have spent 35 years working as a school-based Speech Language Pathologist treating students from 3 to 21 years. ![]() I am also passionate about parent coaching and mentoring, providing tools for the day to day. It is truly a joy to work with children and to see them develop skills that will benefit them in the years ahead. My philosophy of practice is child-centered, multi-disciplinary, and focused on developing the skills needed for functional daily living and child interests. My practice is wide ranging, but has primarily focused on children with needs in language and literacy, social communication, executive function, augmentative and alternative communication, fluency, and speech sound disorders. I’m a Speech Language Pathologist and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
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