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Tony Cellini

Lumberton,MS

Summary

Experienced ABC Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist skilled in delivering patient-centered care to pediatric and adult patients in diverse clinical settings. Expertise includes patient assessment, 3D scanning, fabrication support, and maintaining ABC compliance to ensure efficient service delivery aligned with VHA mission.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Methodist Rehab Orthotics & Prosthetics
Biloxi, Mississippi
10.2023 - 12.2025
  • Worked as a Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist independently for a non-profit satellite facility of the Methodist Rehabilitation Center.
  • Primarily provided pediatric orthotic and prosthetic care (approx. 70%).
  • Pediatric orthotic care included cranial remolding (approx. 30%), custom SMOs/AFOs for cerebral palsy and autism (approx. 30%), custom WHOs/WHFOs for upper extremity deformities (approx. 20%).
  • Pediatric prosthetic care included ankle disarticulation and transtibial prostheses (approx. 80%), knee disarticulation and transfemoral prostheses (approx. 20%).
  • Provided orthotic and prosthetic care to adult or geriatric patient population (approx. 30%).
  • Adult orthotic care included primarily custom FOs and AFOs (approx. 70%).
  • Adult prosthetic care included transtibial prostheses (approx. 60%) and transfemoral prostheses (approx. 40%).
  • Maintained SOAP note documentation per ABC facility accreditation standards and as required by Medicare/Medicaid and other insurances.
  • Assisted in insurance billing to ensure HCPC accuracy and compliance standards to maintain certification and eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid (and other insurances) reimbursement.
  • Maintained inventory for off the shelf devices, prosthetic componentry, and fabrication supplies for streamlined services as learned from LEAN management.
  • Assisted with referral in-services and marketing for OTS/custom orthotics and prosthetic devices.
  • Worked full time, 40 hours per week.

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Veterans Health Administration
Agana Heights, GU
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist for Mobile Prosthetic and Orthotic Care (MoPOC) (GS12)
  • Worked with local supervision, VISN 5, and MoPOC program directors to establish a full-time clinic within the Guam CBOC.
  • Worked independently to maintain off the shelf orthotic device inventory, prosthetic componentry, and casting/fabrication supplies.
  • Traveled to Veterans' homes to provide orthotic and prosthetic services to eliminate travel barriers and improve VA access to O&P care.
  • Established streamlined service for orthotic and prosthetic needs for walk-in clinic.
  • Created and maintained 3D scanning technology/accounts for scanning devices for custom foot orthotics and transtibial prostheses for faster fabrication and delivery times as well as efficient FLOW management.
  • Maintained SOAP note documentation per VHA Directives, ABC compliance, and ASOC guidelines.
  • Daily monitoring of open/pending consults and OWL reports utilizing CPRS, PNS, and DSS.
  • Full-time 40 hours per week.

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Veterans Health Administration
Temple, Texas
12.2015 - 12.2022

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist Lab Supervisor (GS-13) September 2019 - December 2022

  • Clinic oversight of daily operations of the O&P Laboratory and patient services area for Temple Texas as well as satellite facilities in Bryan/College Station, Cedar Park, Waco, Austin, and Brownwood Texas.
  • Servant leader dedicated to the VHA mission, ICARE statement, and LEAN management for our nation's Veterans.
  • Maintained management systems to assure timely delivery of services, patient satisfaction, and compliance of regulations.
  • Oversight of the acquisition of prosthetics, sensory aids, and adaptive equipment.
  • Monthly attendance of National O&P webinars and PSAS call to maintain up to date on new technologies and central office program policies.
  • Oversight of FLOW, open/pending consults, OWL reports utilizing CPRS, PNS, DSS
  • Oversight of ABC facility accreditation as well as monitoring ABC and OSHA compliance per VHA Directive and ASOC guidelines.
  • Outside O&P vendor site visits to ensure patient care is provided to ABC and VHA standards.
  • Reviewed all vendor quotes for HCPC and Medical allowable accuracy as well as worked closely with purchase agent/contracting to ensure timely service.
  • Established and maintained 3D technology/accounts for faster custom foot orthotic fabrication and delivery times.
  • Full performance of the KSAs at this level with outstanding performance evaluations.
  • Full-time 40 hours per week.

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (GS-12) December 2015 - August 2019

  • Maintained SOAP note documentation per ABC and VHA guidelines utilizing NPPD, PNS, and DSS
  • Amputee clinic hours every week as the subject matter expert in developing the orthotic or prosthetic treatment plan
  • In-house orthotic fabrication primarily AFOs and SMOs(approx. 75%)
  • In-house prosthetic fabrication primarily diagnostic sockets, transtibial and transfemoral, with final preparation for definitive lamination (approx. 25%)
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory of off the shelf devices, prosthetic componentry, and fabrication supplies.
  • Full performance of the KSAs at this level with outstanding performance evaluations.
  • Full-time 40 hours per week.

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Veterans Health Administration
Houston, Texas
04.2014 - 11.2015
  • Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist (GS-11)
  • Maintained SOAP note documentation per ABC and VHA guidelines utilizing NPPD, PNS, and DSS
  • Conducted weekly amputee clinic hours as the subject matter expert in developing orthotic and prosthetic treatment plans.
  • In-house orthotic fabrication primarily AFOs (approx. 50%)
  • In-house prosthetic fabrication primarily diagnostic sockets, transtibial and transfemoral, with final preparation for definitive lamination (approx. 50%)
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory of off the shelf devices, prosthetic componentry, and fabrication supplies.
  • Full performance of the KSAs at this level with outstanding performance evaluations.
  • Full-time 40 hours per week.

Resident Prosthetist-Orthotist

Colorado Springs Orthopedic Group
Colorado Springs, Colorado
12.2010 - 12.2013
  • Custom and off the shelf orthotics and prosthetics to all ages of patients. Pediatric (approx. 60%) and adult/geriatric (approx. 40%).
  • In-house prosthetic/orthotic fabrication including diagnostic socket and definitive socket laminations (approx. 30%) and custom AFOs, KAFOs and TLSOs (approx. 70%)
  • Maintained SOAP note documentation for insurance and billing purposes per Medicare allowable guidelines
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory of off the shelf devices, prosthetic componentry, and fabrication supplies.
  • Monthly 24/7 hospital calls, primarily to the six surrounding hospitals, primarily providing custom TLSOs and AFOs as well as frequent post-surgery walking boots, knee braces, and the occasional HALO
  • Provided in-services for custom and OTS orthotics to local referral sources
  • Full-time 40 hours per week.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate - Orthotics and Prosthetics

California State University
Dominguez Hills, CA
12-2010

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology with emphasis in Physical Therapy

California State University
San Marcos, CA
11-2009

Skills

  • Patient communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic fabrication
  • 3D scanning
  • Patient assessment
  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Positive mindset

Personal Information

Title: Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Certification

  • Honorable Discharge, United States Marine Corps (1997-2005)
  • ABC Orthotic Certification (2012)
  • ABC Prosthetic Certification (2014)

Timeline

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Methodist Rehab Orthotics & Prosthetics
10.2023 - 12.2025

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Veterans Health Administration
01.2023 - 09.2023

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Veterans Health Administration
12.2015 - 12.2022

Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist

Veterans Health Administration
04.2014 - 11.2015

Resident Prosthetist-Orthotist

Colorado Springs Orthopedic Group
12.2010 - 12.2013

Post-Baccalaureate - Orthotics and Prosthetics

California State University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology with emphasis in Physical Therapy

California State University
Tony Cellini