This February, we feature Emily Morgan, SLP and Champion Level I Therapist at Aurora Health & Rehab, as Reliant’s Clinician Who Inspires! While speaking with Emily, it was clear that her passion for team unity, eagerness to learn, and positive “spunk” (as described by her teammates) are key components to her success as a therapist.
Emily has been an SLP for 14 years and shared that her current work environment at Aurora Health & Rehab is one of the best she has ever experienced. From the beginning of her time in her facility, Emily recognized a unique sense of trust and cohesiveness with her team members. When asked how they have been able to accomplish this team unity, Emily shared that though different therapists have different personalities, all share a common respect for the knowledge they can glean from one another. Emily’s team constantly communicates barriers, progress, research related to evidence-based treatments, and needs of their residents. This communication allows her team to feel confident in their ability to improve their residents’ quality of life.
In our interview, Emily also shared her passion for her residents. As a speech therapist, Emily values the opportunity she has to significantly impact swallowing function. Though she feels that dysphagia evaluation and treatment is one of her strengths, Emily continues to seek out ways to expand her knowledge base to ensure that the latest and greatest approaches to care are provided to her residents. Furthermore, Emily shared the importance of working with each resident’s family as closely as possible. She has learned that family education and involvement is crucial in facilitating lasting success.
Emily, thank you for your passion to your team and quality care. Your efforts are truly an inspiration to us all!