John Narmontas
Los Angeles,United States
Summary
Experienced CPO with 6 years of experience in direct patient care and a passion for improving the quality of life for amputees. Creative thinker, self-motivated, and inquisitive with a proven record of success and adaptation in the ever-changing field of O&P. Seeking to use accumulated knowledge to educate clinicians across the country to improve the clinical outcomes for their patients without sacrificing profitability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
Active Life LLC
Glendale, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Reviewed operational policies and recommended solutions and change to medical director
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage
- Managed daily operations of Active Life's two largest clinics totaling 20+ employees and supporting approximately 200 patients per week.
- Routinely met and surpassed monthly clinic billing targets of $300k/month
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical staff including residents, certified orthotic fitters, certified compression/masectomy fitters, and staff CPOs.
- Lead weekly virtual meetings with Active Life management to devise and employ strategies to ensure success under COVID restrictions.
- Worked with upper management to create telehealth program which allowed us to provide contact-less care during early lockdown period
- Trained new Orthotic and Prosthetic residents on clinical care, proper documentation, and billing practices
- Selected and trained administrative staff on orthotic fitting and prepared them to pass their certified orthotic fitter exam
- Responsible for chart review and compliance for 5 clinicians
- Reviewed financial resources and prepared reports showing referral trends
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback
- Resolved patient concerns relating to clinical care and financial responsibility
Lead Prosthetist
Active Life LLC
Glendale, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Oversee and provide direct prosthetic patient care for Active Life's Glendale, Northridge, and East Los Angeles clinic locations
- Evaluate, measure, cast/scan, modify, fabricate, fit, and deliver prosthetic devices for both upper and lower extremity amputees
- Individual prosthetic billings averaging $100-150k a month for 3+ years
- Train incoming residents on evaluation, casting/scanning, and modification techniques
- Facilitated transition to Cascade ordering and Ottobock fabrication from Ossur fabrication for lower extremity prosthetic devices
- Created prosthetic foot guide using Excel to educate clinicians on different feet options available to use on Cascade Orthopedic Supply catalog
- Co-led Active Life's transition to digital prosthetic care by running a 3 month pilot program for Ottobock's MyFit TT 3D Printed Socket
- Trained in alignment and programming of the Ossur Rheo Knee, Ottobock C-Leg, Ottobock X3/Genium, and Freedom Innovations Plie 3 microprocessor knee units
- Utilize cutting edge alignment tools such as the L.A.S.A.R 3D Posture Device and PROS. A. Assembly to optimize gait for transfemoral and transtibial prosthetic users
- Responsible for maintaining adequate and cost effective prosthetic inventory levels for alignment adapters, liners, casting material, and fabrication material for Glendale and Northridge clinics
- Trained in advanced socket styles such as Ottobock Supraflex E.M.S. transtibial socket system and Subischial Elevated Vacuum transfemoral socket system
- Successfully evaluated for and delivered three hip disarticulation prostheses
- Experienced in fitting prosthetic feet from every major manufacturer including but not limited to: Ossur, Ottobock, Fillauer, Trulife, Proteor, WillowWood, College Park, etc.
- Perform cost analysis on prosthetic fabrication partners and manufacturers to select components which maximize patient success and satisfaction while simultaneously maximizing profit
- Built and maintained working relationships with sales reps for Ossur, Cascade Orthopedic Supply, Ottobock, and WillowWood
- Received the "Spirit of Innovation" award at the 2022 Ottobock Next Conference for facilitating the success of the MyFit TT socket pilot program
- Prosthetist for two amputees awarded the Challenged Athlete Foundation running leg grant (2017, 2021)
- Trained in use of photoshop to create custom lamination designs for prosthetic sockets based on patient's requests
Orthotic Resident
Active Life LLC
Glendale, CA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Evaluation and assessment of patients with orthopedic/neurological pathologies
- Formulate effective treatment plans to improve patient's function/mobility through orthotic intervention
- Attended clinic at Orthopaedic Institute for Children to evaluate, formulate treatment plan, cast, and fit orthoses for pediatric patients with a wide range of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders
- Joined monthly hospital call rotation servicing 3 large hospital in the greater Los Angeles area
- Measured and casted Post-Polio patients for complex Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses
- Responsible for replenishing casting supplies and OTS orthotic inventory
- Compose detailed progress notes following appointments
Prosthetic Resident
Capstone Orthopedic
Castro Valley, CA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Performed initial patient evaluation and formulated treatment plans.
- Used electronic medical record software to document clinical progress notes.
- Fabricated diagnostic prosthetic sockets, laminated sockets, and cosmetic protective covers.
- Applied custom Immediate Post Operative Prostheses (IPOP) in the operating room following amputation.
- Replaced IPOPs on a weekly basis during post operative follow up appointments with vascular surgeon present.
- Worked directly with surgeons to ensure all necessary Medicare paperwork was on file for billing purposes.
- Managed prosthetic inventory and placed orders for fabrication materials and endoskeletal components.
- Entered Medicare compliant CPT codes for each new device.
- Accompanied patients at physical therapy appointments to optimize alignment during gait training.
- Participated in 24/7 hospital call rotation
- Delivered custom and OTS TLSOs for traumatic spinal injuries
- Assisted in the fitting of HALOs
- Fit and delivered custom and OTS fracture orthoses for upper and lower extremity injuries
- Measured and fit protective helmets for traumatic brain injury patients
- Fabrication of figure harnesses for upper extremity prostheses.
Education
Master of Science - Orthotics And Prosthetics
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2015
Skills
- Clinical management
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Self-Motivation
- Computer Proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OPIE, etc)
- Orientation and training
- Patient flow
- Compliance Overview
- Research Skills
- Relationship building and retention
- Staff Management
- Profit improvements
- Inventory and restocking
- Project oversight
- Staff Training and Education
- Excellent Communication
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Prosthetist
Active Life LLC
01.2020 - Current
Clinical Manager
Active Life LLC
07.2018 - Current
Orthotic Resident
Active Life LLC
07.2017 - 07.2018
Prosthetic Resident
Capstone Orthopedic
06.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Orthotics And Prosthetics
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Hartford
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