Alicia Baxter, MS, CPO
Austin
Summary
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist with extensive experience at Michigan Medicine, excelling in advanced custom device design and patient communication. Proven track record in formulating effective treatment plans and enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive evaluations and functional assessments. Skilled in regulatory compliance and residency supervision, fostering clinical excellence among peers and emerging professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Michigan Medicine (fmr. University of Michigan)
Ann Arbor
01.2015 - 07.2024
- Lead clinician for Post-Polio Clinic, CMT Clinic, UE Prosthetic Clinic, and MDA Clinic.
- Formulated treatment plans through comprehensive evaluations for patients with varying complexities.
- Executed cast modifications and custom device designs tailored to specific requirements.
- Performed device fittings and functional assessments to enhance patient outcomes.
- Responded to inpatient and urgent care calls during work hours to ensure timely interventions.
- Oversaw residency preceptorship, fostering development of clinical skills among residents.
Certified Orthotist
Wright and Filippis
Detroit
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Lead clinician for Spinal Clinic
- Evaluated and assessed patients to formulate effective treatment plans.
- Designed and fitted devices tailored to patient needs and specifications.
- Conducted functional assessments to ensure optimal device performance.
- Managed inpatient calls and walk-in patients, providing
Education
Residency - Prosthetics
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL06-2014
Residency - Orthotics
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor06-2013
Certificate - Prosthetics
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA06-2012
Certificate - Orthotics
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12-2011
Ph.D. - Neuromechanics (1 Year)
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2011
Master of Science - Biokinesiology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sport Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2008
Skills
- Clinical documentation and patient evaluation
- Custom device design
- Functional assessment and device fitting
- Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Patient communication and treatment planning
- Residency supervision and time management
- Epic, OPIE, OWW Omega Tracer, CAD/CAM, plaster modification
Certification
- ABC Certified Prosthetist (2015)
- ABC Certified Orthotist (2014)
Publications and Projects
- Divekar N, Baxter A, Gregg R. Customizing a Task-Agnostic Knee Exoskeleton for Targeted Neuromuscular Assistance: A Case Series. IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology. 2025. Manuscript submitted for publication.
- Peethambaran A, Hickey K, Foster AA, Peterson R. Clinical Outcomes of the Michigan Cranial Reshaping Orthosis: A retrospective review of outcomes measured by three-dimensional laser scanning. Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics. 2015 Oct; 27(4):122-131.
- Spires, M C., B M. Kelly, and A J. Davis. Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity. New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing, LLC., 2014. Print.
- Foster AA, Blanchette MG, Chou Y-C, Powers CM. The Influence of Heel Height on Frontal Plane Ankle Biomechanics: Implications for Lateral Ankle Sprains. Foot & Ankle International. 2012 Jan; 33(1):64-69.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Michigan Medicine (fmr. University of Michigan)
01.2015 - 07.2024
Certified Orthotist
Wright and Filippis
07.2014 - 12.2014
Residency - Prosthetics
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Residency - Orthotics
University of Michigan
Certificate - Prosthetics
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Certificate - Orthotics
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Ph.D. - Neuromechanics (1 Year)
Oregon State University
Master of Science - Biokinesiology
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sport Science
Oregon State University
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