Catharine De Long
About Catharine De Long
Catharine De Long is an Acute Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience in various healthcare settings. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah Health and has a strong background in clinical practice and research.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Catharine De Long has been employed at Intermountain Healthcare as an Acute Speech Language Pathologist since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing specialized speech and language therapy to patients in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her work involves assessing and treating communication disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
Previous Experience at Department of Veterans Affairs
De Long worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs in various capacities from 2012 to 2017. Initially, she served as a Speech Language Pathologist for one year in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. Following this, she held the position of Research Speech Pathologist for five years, contributing to research initiatives aimed at improving speech therapy practices for veterans.
Experience at Intermountain Medical Center
From 2017 to 2021, Catharine De Long was a Speech Pathologist at Intermountain Medical Center's Neuro Rehabilitation Center in Murray, Utah. During her four years there, she provided therapy to patients recovering from neurological conditions, applying her expertise to facilitate their communication and swallowing abilities.
Education and Expertise
Catharine De Long holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah, where she studied from 2012 to 2018. She also earned a Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the same institution, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Chemistry from Mount Holyoke College.
Teaching and Supervision at University of Utah Health
Since 2022, Catharine De Long has served as an Assistant Professor (Clinical) at the University of Utah Health. In this role, she teaches and supervises Master's students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her focus includes integrating clinical data and research into educational practices, fostering a client-centric approach among future professionals.