Dr. McLaughlin has been an occupational therapy practitioner since 2006 and occupational therapy educator since 2018. She obtained a Doctorate of Education degree in 2022, Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2005, and a Bachelor of Science in 2004 all from the University of Findlay. Dr. McLaughlin has over 13 years of clinical experience with the adult and geriatric population in a variety of practice settings including outpatient, home health, acute care, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Dr. McLaughlin specializes in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation as a Certified Hand Therapist and holds certifications in physical agent modalities as well as other orthopedic intervention techniques. She is a licensed practitioner in the state of Ohio.
Academic Credentials:
- Master of Occupational Therapy, The University of Findlay
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Findlay
Professional Memberships, Licenses, and Certifications:
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
- Registered Occupational Therapist, NBCOT
- Certified Hand Therapist by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
- Graston Technique Therapy Provider
- Certified in the use of physical agent modalities by the Physical Agent Modalities Credentialing Association
- Member, The American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, The Ohio Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Awards:
- Member, Phi Kapa Phi Honor Society, inducted September, 2019
- Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student Award, The University of Findlay, 2005
Current Committee Memberships:
- Member, Graduate Faculty Standards Committee – 2023-present
- ADA/504 UF Taskforce 2023-present
- Member, Graduate Student Academic Standards Committee – 2023-present
- Occupational Therapy Program Orientation Committee, co-chair – 2024 -present
- Occupational Therapy Program Journal Club coordinator May 2024 – present
- Occupational Therapy Program Evaluation Committee, member – 2019-present
- Occupational Therapy Program Curriculum Committee, member – 2019-present
Professional Service and Activities:
- Presenter for “Workplace Wellness” at the Hancock County Health Department – January 2023
- Guest Speaker for Wyandot County Chamber of Commerce, “How to help employees prevent repetitive strain injuries”, 2016 and 2017
- Participant, Teaching partners program, 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
- Mentee, Academic Education Special Interest Section New Faculty Mentorship Program, 2018-2019
- Sensel, A. & McLaughlin, M. (2024, October). Occupational Therapy and Dementia: Maintaining Independence and Safety in the Home, Echoes of Memory Program: Alzheimer’s Association, Findlay, OH
- The American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference Abstract Reviewer 2023, 2024
- Excel@Teaching Committee, COHP representative, August 2023 – present
- Teaching Partners, Mentor – August 2022 – May 2023
Publications
- McLaughlin, M. M. & Bracciano, A. G. (2023). An exploration into effective pedagogies in occupational therapy education for the safe and effective use of physical agents. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, 7(3). https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/vol7/iss3/3
Professional Presentations
- Barefoot, S., McLaughlin, M., Moening, L., Tornow, C., Griffiths, T., Sensel, A., Prusnek, L. Weir, L., Snyder, H., Kleman, S. (2024). Stronger mental health for better mental wealth: An exploratory study of health professions graduate students. American Occupational Therapy Annual Inspire Conference, Orlando, FL
- McLaughlin, M., Muhlenkamp, C., Auer, B., & Weir, L. (2024). Examination of the teaching methods utilized to teach physical agent modalities in entry-level health professions programs. American Occupational Therapy Annual Inspire Conference, Orlando, FL
- McLaughlin, M., Sakemiller, L., & Weir, L. (2024). Workplace wellness: Occupational therapy’s role in ergonomics. American Occupational Therapy Annual Inspire Conference, Orlando, FL
- McLaughlin, M., Waltz, H., Homan, N., Weir, L., Snyder, H., & Sakemiller, L. (2024). Clinicians’ perspectives: Essential skills and competence of entry-level OTs treating clients with upper extremity disorders. American Occupational Therapy Annual Inspire Conference, Orlando, FL
Professional Service and activities:
- Presenter for “Workplace Wellness” at the Hancock County Health Department – January 2023
Recipient of The University of Findlay Teaching and Scholarship Emerging Faculty Grant to fund physical agent modalities equipment and training for The University of Findlay Occupational Therapy Program, 2019
Recipient of the University of Findlay Enhanced Teaching and Scholarship Grant to provide OT department with digital learning tools to enhance student learning. Prusnek, Griffiths, Sensel, McLaughlin, and Sakemiller, 2024