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Camila Ortega

Speech-Language Pathologist
Austin, TX, United States

Professional Summary

Speech-Language Pathologist with 10 years of pediatric and adult outpatient experience supporting communication, feeding, and safe swallowing across clinical and school-based settings. Skilled in dysphagia management, AAC, articulation, language, fluency, aphasia, and cognitive-communication treatment, with collaborative experience across families, educators, physicians, and rehabilitation teams. Known for practical parent coaching, measurable outcomes, and patient-centered plans that build functional participation. Brings school-based expertise in RTI and IEP development alongside evidence-based outpatient care. Credentials include CCC-SLP (ASHA) and Texas SLP License.

Employment History

Speech-Language Pathologist
Hill Country Pediatric Therapy · Austin, TX
2021 · Present
• Manage a diverse caseload of 45+ pediatric clients across articulation, receptive/expressive language, social communication, and fluency goals. • Design evidence-based treatment plans and track functional outcomes using standardized measures and session data. • Coach parents and caregivers on home practice, carryover strategies, and communication-rich routines. • Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and families on IEP goals, accommodations, and progress updates. • Coordinate care with multidisciplinary providers to support confident participation at home, school, and in the community.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Capital City Rehab Partners · Austin, TX
2018 · 2021
• Delivered adult outpatient evaluation and treatment for dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorders across varied medical presentations. • Collaborated with radiologists and physicians during FEES and MBSS studies to translate findings into safe, functional swallowing plans. • Built individualized home programs and patient education that improved strategy carryover, nutrition safety, and communication confidence. • Coordinated with occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and caregivers for integrated rehabilitation planning. • Maintained timely, audit-ready EMR documentation, progress reports, and discharge summaries while managing a full outpatient schedule.
Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY then CCC)
Round Rock ISD · Round Rock, TX
2016 · 2018
• Managed a K–5 school-based caseload spanning speech sound, language, fluency, and social communication needs. • Developed and monitored measurable IEP goals, service schedules, progress reports, and accommodations with campus teams. • Partnered with teachers and families to embed communication supports in classroom instruction and daily routines. • Used RTI data and classroom observations to identify needs early and align tiered interventions with student goals. • Led AAC trials and implementation with students, caregivers, and educators, including device training and carryover support.

Education

M.S. Speech-Language Pathology
University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
2014 · 2016
Clinical training in pediatric and adult assessment and treatment, dysphagia, AAC, and school-based practice.
B.S. Communication Sciences & Disorders
Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
2012 · 2014
Foundation in communication sciences, language development, clinical methods, and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Pediatric articulation & language
Dysphagia management
AAC
Fluency
Cognitive-communication
IEP/goal writing
Parent coaching
Documentation (EMR)