mechelle motsinger
Mechelle Motsinger, MA, CCC-SLP
Address: 6875 Epic Drive Email: ------------
New Albany, OH 43054 Phone:------------
EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, OH August 2016 - August 2018
M.A. : Speech-Language Pathology
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH August 2012 – May 2016
B.A. : Speech and Hearing Science, Minor: Spanish
? Graduated with honours
? Speech and Hearing Science Student Ambassador
? Speech and Hearing Science Student Tutor
? NSSHLA local chapter member
LICENSURE
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence: #14317986
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board: SP.13732
BLS Provider (CPR and AED): American Heart Association
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Ohio Health: Grady Memorial Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Dublin Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH November 2019- Present
Per diem Speech Language Pathologist
? Provide diagnostic procedures and treatment for inpatient adults in the areas of: swallowing, language, speech,
cognition, and executive function
? Perform BSE (bedside swallow evaluations) and MBSS (modified barium swallow studies)
? Conduct cognitive-linguistic evaluations for the trauma patient population, utilizing informal and formal evaluations
including the SCAT-5, O-log, Cog-log, and make appropriate recommendations for determination of next level of
care and skilled services for this patient population
? Execute post-extubation dysphagia and communication evaluations and treatment including application of
Passy-Muir Speaking Valves and augmentative and alternative communication methods
? Experience with high-acuity patient populations in intensive care settings
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital- Westerville, OH September 2019-Present
Per diem Speech Language Pathologist
? Provide assessment and treatment for inpatient adults in the areas of: swallowing, language, speech, cognition,
and executive function
? Perform and interpret MBSS (modified barium swallow studies) utilizing the Modified Barium Swallow Study
Impairment Profile
? Experience with palliative care patient populations in end of life settings
? Conduct dysphagia and cognitive-linguistic evaluations for the stroke patient population
? Assisted with administration and interpretation of FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing)
The Laurels of Mount Vernon Skilled Nursing Facility - Mount Vernon, OH November 2018-October 2019
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
? Provided screenings, evaluations, and treatment for an adult and geriatric population
? Designed and implemented individualized treatment plans for adults with a variety of diagnoses including:
aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, dementia, and cognitive disorders
? Educated facility staff and patient family members regarding treatment recommendations, continuity of
care, discharge plans, and long-term care plans
? Collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and nursing staff to
provide comprehension patient-centered care
? Developed therapeutic treatment and educational materials for patients and family members
Ohio Health Doctors Hospital – Columbus, OH May 2018 – August 2018
Ohio Health Dublin Methodist Hospital –- Dublin, OH
? Conducted screenings and executed diagnostic procedures for inpatient adults in the areas of: swallowing,
language, speech, cognition, and executive function
? Performed and interpreted BSE (bedside swallow evaluations)
? Performed and interpreted MBSS (modifed barium swallow studies)
? Interpreted FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing) and performed with supervision
? Provided diet recommendations to patients and their health care team based on results of swallowing examinations
? Consulted with patient’s physicians, nurses, therapists, and family members to provide patient centered care
Wyandot Elementary School – Dublin, OH January 2018 – April 2018
? Implemented screenings, diagnostic procedures, and intervention services for children ages preschool through
fifth grade
? Provided diagnostic services weekly to incoming preschoolers at risk for speech and language impairments as
part of the Dublin City Schools Preschool Intervention Team
? Wrote IEP and ETR documents and lead meetings weekly for parents and team members of students
qualifying for services
O’Blenness Memorial Hospital– Athens, OH August 2017 – December 2017
? Provided speech and language therapy and diagnostic services across the lifespan
? Conducted stroke rehabilitation services for Aphasia, Anomia, Dysarthria, Swallowing, Cognition, and
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
? Provided Traumatic Brain Injury rehabilitation services
? Conducted pediatric feeding consultations
Ohio University Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic– Athens, OH August 2016 – December 2017
? Provided speech and language therapy and diagnostic services in the following areas: Receptive/ Expressive
Language, Apraxia, Articulation/Phonology, Pragmatic Language, Fluency, Voice, Augmentative and Alternative
Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Selective Mutism, and Cochlear Implant Therapy
? Conducted hearing screenings
? Provided family education and counseling services
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant – Ohio University- Athens, OH August 2016 – December 2017
? Graduate Research Assistant in Ohio University’s Speech Physiology Lab run by Dr. Francois-Xavier Brajot
? Executed 2 single-subject-designs studying the feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of ultrasound
technology used in treatment of severe speech disorders
? Provided speech therapy weekly for participants with severe speech disorders using ultrasound technology
? Analyzed information from treatment sessions to measure participants’ perceptual, auditory, and acoustic
outcomes of speech goals, clinical outcomes of ultrasound treatment, and future directions involving integration of
ultrasound technology into the Ohio University Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic
? Collected and analyzed data involving delayed auditory feedback, somatosensory feedback, and
electroencephalogram (EEG) results through the software MatLab, Audacity, and Praat
Independent Study – Ohio University- Athens, OH January 2017 – December 2017
? Case Study in Childhood Apraxia of Speech Using Ultrasound Biofeedback
? The purpose of this case study was to investigate the effects of using ultrasound biofeedback for an
individual with Childhood Apraxia of Speech who demonstrated limited success in traditional speech therapy
? The participant, 9 years of age, participated in 4 treatment sessions of speech therapy using ultrasound
biofeedback focusing on production of velar sounds at the sentence level
? Treatment involved massed practice and frequent feedback about tongue positioning using visual feedback. Probe
data was collected before (baseline), during, and after treatment sessions using the ultrasound device
Independent Study – The Ohio State University- Columbus, OH January 2016 – May 2016
? The Ef ects of Television Watching on Language Development in Children
? Studied the association between childhood expressive language skills and content of television programs
viewed: educational content programming and general audience programming
Research Presentations
? DeNoble, B.A. (2017, February): Speech Therapy using Ultrasound Biofeedback: Feasibility Study.
Poster presented at Ohio University Interdisciplinary Health Research Symposium. Athens, OH.
? DeNoble, B.A. (2017, April): Speech Therapy using Ultrasound Biofeedback: Feasibility Study.
Poster presented at Ohio University Student Research & Creative Activity Expo. Athens, OH.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Member: #404082
Spanish (conversational proficiency)
Certified in NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) and sEMG (surface electromyography)
Registered MBSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile) Clinician
Member of ASHA SIG (special interest group) #13: Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
SERVICE WORK
Volunteer Community Group Leader at Τhree Creeks Church- plan and execute weekly meetings and yearly events
(January 2019-present)
Gahanna Gift Shop Volunteer- assisted in planning and execution of seasonal toy drive (December 2018, 2019)
Mechelle Motsinger, MA, CCC-SLP
Address: 6875 Epic Drive Email: ------------
New Albany, OH 43054 Phone:------------
EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, OH August 2016 - August 2018
M.A. : Speech-Language Pathology
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH August 2012 – May 2016
B.A. : Speech and Hearing Science, Minor: Spanish
? Graduated with honours
? Speech and Hearing Science Student Ambassador
? Speech and Hearing Science Student Tutor
? NSSHLA local chapter member
LICENSURE
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence: #14317986
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board: SP.13732
BLS Provider (CPR and AED): American Heart Association
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Ohio Health: Grady Memorial Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Dublin Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH November 2019- Present
Per diem Speech Language Pathologist
? Provide diagnostic procedures and treatment for inpatient adults in the areas of: swallowing, language, speech,
cognition, and executive function
? Perform BSE (bedside swallow evaluations) and MBSS (modified barium swallow studies)
? Conduct cognitive-linguistic evaluations for the trauma patient population, utilizing informal and formal evaluations
including the SCAT-5, O-log, Cog-log, and make appropriate recommendations for determination of next level of
care and skilled services for this patient population
? Execute post-extubation dysphagia and communication evaluations and treatment including application of
Passy-Muir Speaking Valves and augmentative and alternative communication methods
? Experience with high-acuity patient populations in intensive care settings
Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital- Westerville, OH September 2019-Present
Per diem Speech Language Pathologist
? Provide assessment and treatment for inpatient adults in the areas of: swallowing, language, speech, cognition,
and executive function
? Perform and interpret MBSS (modified barium swallow studies) utilizing the Modified Barium Swallow Study
Impairment Profile
? Experience with palliative care patient populations in end of life settings
? Conduct dysphagia and cognitive-linguistic evaluations for the stroke patient population
? Assisted with administration and interpretation of FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing)
The Laurels of Mount Vernon Skilled Nursing Facility - Mount Vernon, OH November 2018-October 2019
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
? Provided screenings, evaluations, and treatment for an adult and geriatric population
? Designed and implemented individualized treatment plans for adults with a variety of diagnoses including:
aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, dementia, and cognitive disorders
? Educated facility staff and patient family members regarding treatment recommendations, continuity of
care, discharge plans, and long-term care plans
? Collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, and nursing staff to
provide comprehension patient-centered care
? Developed therapeutic treatment and educational materials for patients and family members
Ohio Health Doctors Hospital – Columbus, OH May 2018 – August 2018
Ohio Health Dublin Methodist Hospital –- Dublin, OH
? Conducted screenings and executed diagnostic procedures for inpatient adults in the areas of: swallowing,
language, speech, cognition, and executive function
? Performed and interpreted BSE (bedside swallow evaluations)
? Performed and interpreted MBSS (modifed barium swallow studies)
? Interpreted FEES (fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing) and performed with supervision
? Provided diet recommendations to patients and their health care team based on results of swallowing examinations
? Consulted with patient’s physicians, nurses, therapists, and family members to provide patient centered care
Wyandot Elementary School – Dublin, OH January 2018 – April 2018
? Implemented screenings, diagnostic procedures, and intervention services for children ages preschool through
fifth grade
? Provided diagnostic services weekly to incoming preschoolers at risk for speech and language impairments as
part of the Dublin City Schools Preschool Intervention Team
? Wrote IEP and ETR documents and lead meetings weekly for parents and team members of students
qualifying for services
O’Blenness Memorial Hospital– Athens, OH August 2017 – December 2017
? Provided speech and language therapy and diagnostic services across the lifespan
? Conducted stroke rehabilitation services for Aphasia, Anomia, Dysarthria, Swallowing, Cognition, and
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
? Provided Traumatic Brain Injury rehabilitation services
? Conducted pediatric feeding consultations
Ohio University Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic– Athens, OH August 2016 – December 2017
? Provided speech and language therapy and diagnostic services in the following areas: Receptive/ Expressive
Language, Apraxia, Articulation/Phonology, Pragmatic Language, Fluency, Voice, Augmentative and Alternative
Communication, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Selective Mutism, and Cochlear Implant Therapy
? Conducted hearing screenings
? Provided family education and counseling services
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant – Ohio University- Athens, OH August 2016 – December 2017
? Graduate Research Assistant in Ohio University’s Speech Physiology Lab run by Dr. Francois-Xavier Brajot
? Executed 2 single-subject-designs studying the feasibility, efficacy, and effectiveness of ultrasound
technology used in treatment of severe speech disorders
? Provided speech therapy weekly for participants with severe speech disorders using ultrasound technology
? Analyzed information from treatment sessions to measure participants’ perceptual, auditory, and acoustic
outcomes of speech goals, clinical outcomes of ultrasound treatment, and future directions involving integration of
ultrasound technology into the Ohio University Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic
? Collected and analyzed data involving delayed auditory feedback, somatosensory feedback, and
electroencephalogram (EEG) results through the software MatLab, Audacity, and Praat
Independent Study – Ohio University- Athens, OH January 2017 – December 2017
? Case Study in Childhood Apraxia of Speech Using Ultrasound Biofeedback
? The purpose of this case study was to investigate the effects of using ultrasound biofeedback for an
individual with Childhood Apraxia of Speech who demonstrated limited success in traditional speech therapy
? The participant, 9 years of age, participated in 4 treatment sessions of speech therapy using ultrasound
biofeedback focusing on production of velar sounds at the sentence level
? Treatment involved massed practice and frequent feedback about tongue positioning using visual feedback. Probe
data was collected before (baseline), during, and after treatment sessions using the ultrasound device
Independent Study – The Ohio State University- Columbus, OH January 2016 – May 2016
? The Ef ects of Television Watching on Language Development in Children
? Studied the association between childhood expressive language skills and content of television programs
viewed: educational content programming and general audience programming
Research Presentations
? DeNoble, B.A. (2017, February): Speech Therapy using Ultrasound Biofeedback: Feasibility Study.
Poster presented at Ohio University Interdisciplinary Health Research Symposium. Athens, OH.
? DeNoble, B.A. (2017, April): Speech Therapy using Ultrasound Biofeedback: Feasibility Study.
Poster presented at Ohio University Student Research & Creative Activity Expo. Athens, OH.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Member: #404082
Spanish (conversational proficiency)
Certified in NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation) and sEMG (surface electromyography)
Registered MBSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile) Clinician
Member of ASHA SIG (special interest group) #13: Swallowing & Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia)
SERVICE WORK
Volunteer Community Group Leader at Τhree Creeks Church- plan and execute weekly meetings and yearly events
(January 2019-present)
Gahanna Gift Shop Volunteer- assisted in planning and execution of seasonal toy drive (December 2018, 2019)