Rachel Harmatz
About Rachel Harmatz
Rachel Harmatz is a Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience in various clinical settings, including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she currently works. She has a strong educational background in Speech-Language Pathology and Sociology from notable institutions.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Rachel Harmatz currently serves as a Speech Language Pathologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has been employed since 2021. Her role involves assessing and treating speech and language disorders in pediatric patients. Prior to her current position, she completed multiple internships at UPMC Children's Hospital as an SLP Graduate Student Clinician, gaining valuable experience in various clinical settings.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Harmatz holds a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the same institution in 2019. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Bucknell University, earned from 2013 to 2017, and a High School Diploma from The Ellis School, completed in 2013.
Background in Clinical Practice
Rachel Harmatz has a diverse clinical background, having worked in various capacities related to speech-language pathology. She served as an SLP Graduate Student Clinician at multiple locations, including UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital and the VA Medical Center - H.J. Heinz Campus. Additionally, she worked as a Therapeutic Support Staff at Children's Behavioral Health and as an Autistic Support Paraprofessional at Gateway Regional School District, where she gained experience supporting children with diverse needs.
Experience in Newborn Hearing Screening
From 2020 to 2021, Rachel Harmatz worked as a Newborn Hearing Screening Technician with Mednax, National Medical Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, she was responsible for conducting hearing screenings for newborns, contributing to early detection and intervention for hearing impairments. This experience further enhanced her skills in working with infants and understanding the importance of early speech and language development.