Clinical Prosthetist
Dallas,USA
Summary
A senior clinical prosthetic specialist with 30 years of varied experience that advances patient care using evidence based practices and technology to improve clinical care and patient outcome. By providing super training and patient care, this insures patient retention and competitive differentiation. Long term this evidence based approach will insure holistic sustainability and the highest level of clinical care while meeting the ever changing regulations and compliance environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Team Leader
Baker Prosthetics & Orthotics
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Grew the Dallas market by $1M in 9 months
- Identified deficiencies both administrative and clinical
- Directed policies and procedures to meet bonus metrics
- Grew the utilization of vacuum technology by 75% company wide
Senior Clinical Specialist
Hanger Clinic Glendale
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Increased professional and technical knowledge of residents
- Evaluated, recommended and implemented new tools, presentations, techniques and delivery platforms for training and communication related to prosthetic technology
- Developed support plans and competency-based training programs to enhance knowledge base of clinical staff
Senior Clinican/Residency Director
Bionic, Prosthetics & Orthotics
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented NCOPE accredited residency program and added 5 residents to the program
Director
Vacuum Solutions, Ossur Americas
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsible for vacuum fundamental training technique, manufacturer product fundamental, and competitive product knowledge to national clinical and sales teams
- Led the development and execution of field training of key accounts on the fundamentals of fitting, coding, authorization and billing of vacuum technologies for optimal outcomes and wound healing
- Consulted and trained key accounts on proper and effective methods for coding and billing for vacuum technologies to meet regulatory and compliance guidelines
Clinican, Hanger Clinic
11.1993 - 07.2014
- Individual revenue production of over $2MM consistently for 10 years
- Highest annual billing exceed $2.4MM in revenue
- Consistently in top 1% of billing clinicians within Hanger Clinic on annual revenue basis
- Responsible for $2.5MM in vacuum sales on a national level with 75% of travel in first year of pilot program
- Grew Hanger Clinic West Zone's vacuum revenue by 2% resulting in $1.2MM in new revenue in 2013years of directing prosthetic residents
- Responsible for training clinicians on a national level on vacuum socket design, modifications, fabrication and proper fit
- Helped develop the Ampushield program within Hanger Clinic
- Responsible for building and maintaining long term relationships with referral sources
Education
Prosthetic Practitioner and Technical -
Northeast Metro Technical
1991
Health and Human Development - undefined
Montana State
University
1989
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Initiative and Problem-solving
- Problem Solving Skills
- Ability to teach and increase skill sets
Accomplishments
- Hanger Internal Resources
- Developed a vacuum playbook for SPS
- Academy Today
- Sub-Atmospheric Sockets -A collabrative article from the members of the Sub-Atmospheric Group Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics
- The Effects of Four Prosthetic Feet on Reducing Plantar Pressure in Diabetic Amputeee volume 12, number 3 Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America
- The Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis for Below-Knee Amputees March 1999, Volume 4, Number 1
- INDUSTRY COMMITTEES
- Otto Bock Advisory Board— 2013
- Prosthetic Panel for Hanger Clinic (POPs
- Committee)— 2014
- Sub-Atmospheric Technology Group— Present
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Hanger Excellence for Innovation 2011 Hanger Excellence for Innovation 2007
Timeline
Market Team Leader
Baker Prosthetics & Orthotics
06.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Clinical Specialist
Hanger Clinic Glendale
01.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Clinican/Residency Director
Bionic, Prosthetics & Orthotics
11.2019 - 11.2020
Director
Vacuum Solutions, Ossur Americas
08.2014 - 09.2016
Clinican, Hanger Clinic
11.1993 - 07.2014
Prosthetic Practitioner and Technical -
Northeast Metro Technical
Health and Human Development - undefined
Montana State
University
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