Eveline Meier
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist | Adult Neurorehabilitation & Dysphagia Specialist
Zurich
Professional Summary
Senior speech-language pathologist specializing in adult neurorehabilitation, complex dysphagia diagnostics, and cognitive-communication therapy across inpatient and post-acute settings.
Experienced clinical lead skilled in fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, interdisciplinary care pathways, and clinical supervision of multidisciplinary therapy teams.
Clinical Experience
Limmat Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Zurich
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Apr 2018 – Present
- Lead speech and language therapy provision for a 45-bed inpatient neurological rehabilitation unit treating stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Perform and interpret fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES) to formulate tailored dietary textures and compensatory swallowing strategies.
- Standardized the clinical tracheostomy decannulation and oral feeding pathway, lowering median weaning duration across the inpatient unit by 18 percent.
- Supervise and mentor six speech therapists, establishing peer case reviews and clinical competency guidelines.
Zurichberg Post-Acute Care Centre
Zurich
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Sept 2011 – Mar 2018
- Delivered comprehensive assessment and therapy for adult inpatients and outpatients presenting with aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and neurogenic dysphagia.
- Integrated surface electromyography biofeedback and respiratory muscle training into individualized swallowing rehabilitation plans.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary case conferences and family counseling sessions to prepare safe, sustainable home-discharge plans.
Education
University of Zurich
Master of Science · Logopedics and Speech Pathology · Zurich, Switzerland · 5.7 / 6.0 · Oct 1991 – Jun 1996
Comprehensive curriculum focusing on speech pathology, neurological communication disorders, clinical diagnostics, and swallowing physiology.
Completed clinical thesis investigating objective acoustic assessment methods in acquired motor speech disorders.
Clinical Projects
Interdisciplinary Swallowing Assessment Protocol
Mar 2021 – May 2022
- Formulated standardized acute-care referral protocols for instrumental swallowing examinations across rehabilitation wards.
- Conducted bedside dysphagia education sessions for nursing and medical staff, contributing to reduced post-admission aspiration incidents.
Clinical Competencies
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Dysphagia Management
Aphasia Rehabilitation
Tracheostomy Decannulation Protocols
Motor Speech Disorders
Cognitive-Communication Therapy
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
Clinical Supervision & Mentoring
Patient and Caregiver Education
Languages
German
C2
English
C1
French
B2
Certifications & Licensure
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Diplom-Logopädin)
Swiss Association of Speech-Language Therapy (DLV) · Aug 1996
Certificate of Competence in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Swiss Society of Phoniatrics and Pediatric Audiology · Nov 2014
Professional & Community Service
Zurich Stroke Support Association
Zurich · Jan 2016 – Present
- Clinical Advisory Board Member
- Facilitate quarterly communication workshops and peer support groups for stroke survivors living with persistent aphasia.
- Deliver community informational talks on communication adaptations and accessible everyday conversation strategies for families and caregivers.