Clinical Consultant | Expert Witness | IME Specialist
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Legal & Forensic Work PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Legal & Forensic Work Expert Witness & Forensic Consultant • Provide expert testimony in personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense cases • Conduct forensic communication and cognitive-linguistic evaluations • Record review and case analysis for litigation support • Specialized experience with TBI, stroke, capacity, and dysphagia cases Government Contract (Classified) • Conducted comprehensive speech-language evaluations across multiple states for high-stakes educational assessments • Required strict confidentiality protocols and defensible documentation • Multi-state coordination and complex case management • October 2024 - April 2025
Healthcare Consulting Risk Management & Compliance Consultant • Dysphagia protocol development for skilled nursing facilities • Post-incident expert review for aspiration and choking cases • Staff training on aspiration risk management • Regulatory compliance consulting for SNFs and hospitals Facility Experience: • 5+ years in skilled nursing facilities conducting dysphagia evaluations • Acute care hospital experience (stroke, TBI, neurological disorders) • LTAC and subacute rehabilitation settings • Government-contracted healthcare facilities
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Education: • Master of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders Emerson College, Boston, MA - 2020 • Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders The Pennsylvania State University - 2014 Licenses & Certifications: • Speech-Language Pathology License: Arizona • Speech-Language Pathology License: California • Speech-Language Pathology License: Colorado • Speech-Language Pathology License: Florida • Speech-Language Pathology License: New Mexico • Speech-Language Pathology License: Pennsylvania • Speech-Language Pathology License: Virginia • Speech-Language Pathology License: Washington • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) • LSVT LOUD® Certified Clinician (Parkinson's disease & voice disorders) • BLS Certified Provider - American Heart Association Professional Affiliations: • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) • Executive Leadership Board Member - Alzheimer's Association (2024-Present)
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Whether you need an expert witness, independent evaluation, or healthcare consulting services—I'm here to help.
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Available for cases and projects nationwide - Licensed: AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM, NY, PA, VA, WA
About Erica Thomas, MS, CCC-SLP
Clinical Consultant | Expert Witness | IME Specialist
I provide forensic evaluations, independent medical examinations, and healthcare risk management consulting for organizations requiring expert analysis of communication and swallowing disorders.
With 10+ years of clinical experience and multi-state licensure, I serve attorneys, insurance companies, and healthcare facilities across three distinct practice areas.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Clinical Specialization:
✓ Traumatic Brain Injury (mild to severe)
✓ Executive function and social-pragmatic deficits
✓ Dysphagia and aspiration risk assessment
✓ Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) administration and interpretation
✓ Stroke and neurological communication disorders
✓ Cognitive-communication capacity assessments
✓ Aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria
Legal & Forensic Expertise:
✓ Expert witness testimony and depositions
✓ Forensic report writing for litigation
✓ Capacity evaluations (testamentary, competency)
✓ Malingering assessment and differential diagnosis
✓ Nursing home malpractice (aspiration, choking, diet errors)
Healthcare Risk Management:
✓ Dysphagia protocol development and review
✓ Aspiration incident root cause analysis
✓ Regulatory compliance consulting
✓ Staff training and competency development
✓ Chart audits and documentation review
WHY ORGANIZATIONS WORK WITH ME
Multi-State Capability
Licensed in 9 states across the country, providing flexibility for national cases, multi-state IME coverage, and widespread consulting reach.
Government-Vetted Experience
Conducted classified evaluations requiring highest levels of confidentiality, accuracy, and defensible documentation standards.
Cross-Sector Expertise
Unique combination of legal, insurance, and healthcare experience allows me to understand multiple stakeholder perspectives.
Rapid Turnaround
48-hour case screens for attorneys, 10-14 day IME reports for insurance companies, and flexible scheduling for consulting projects.
Defensible Methodology
Standardized testing, evidence-based protocols, and clear documentation that withstands cross-examination and regulatory scrutiny.