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William Friddle

Greer,South Carolina

Summary

Seasoned Orthotist with significant experience in assessing patient conditions, formulating treatment plans, and creating custom orthotic devices. Possess strong knowledge of biomechanics, pathophysiology, and materials engineering relevant to orthotic interventions. Stands out for patient-centered approach and ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Previous roles demonstrate tangible improvement in patient mobility and quality of life due to skillful intervention techniques. Compassionate Orthotist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient assessment, design and fabrication of orthotic devices, and post-fitting patient care management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional patient-focused care and support. Skilled in providing quality prosthetic and orthotic services, including customizing and fabricating devices, performing thorough patient assessments and determining appropriate treatment plans. In-depth knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance requirements. Professional professional adept at providing inpatient and outpatient orthotic and prosthetic services. Consistently follows good practices to deliver top-quality care for patient needs. Skilled Orthotist and Prosthetist with experience in designing and fitting medical supportive devices, including artificial limbs and braces. Known for strong analytical skills to assess patient needs accurately and create highly customized solutions. Capable of working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Improved patient mobility and functionality through innovative design and material use in prosthetic development. Compassionate professional in medical device design and patient care, renowned for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in biomechanics, custom orthotic and prosthetic fabrication, and patient assessment. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Carolina Ottobock Care
Spartanburg, South Carolina
09.2007 - Current
  • Assessed patient's medical history, physical condition and lifestyle to determine best orthotic device options.
  • Provided detailed instruction on the use of orthotics and educated patients on proper care and maintenance.
  • Performed gait analysis and conducted range of motion tests to assess patient's response to orthotic devices.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other health professionals in developing treatment plans for patients.
  • Created customized designs for orthotics based on prescription from physician or podiatrist.
  • Fabricated custom-made braces, supports, splints and prostheses using various materials including thermoplastic, leathers and metals.
  • Adjusted fit of prefabricated orthoses to ensure comfort for patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress as well as inventory control systems.
  • Demonstrated new techniques in fitting, adjusting, fabricating and prescribing orthotic devices to colleagues.
  • Consulted with vendors regarding selection of appropriate products for specific needs of patients.
  • Repaired damaged or worn out orthoses using specialized tools such as heat guns or soldering irons.
  • Monitored patient response to prescribed devices by conducting follow-up examinations.
  • Instructed staff members on the proper use of Orthotic equipment.
  • Analyzed data collected from diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays or MRIs.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to advances in Orthotics technology.
  • Provided feedback on current product lines offered by manufacturers or suppliers.
  • Reviewed referral requests from physicians prior to providing services for patients.
  • Scheduled appointments with clients according to their availability.
  • Managed billing process for insurance companies when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local physicians and other potential referral sources to promote outstanding patient service.
  • Identified and reconciled issues and problems to drive patient satisfaction with devices.
  • Maintained treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction and production standards.
  • Participated in case conferences with physicians, therapists and nurses to discuss and evaluate patient's condition, progress and plans for therapy.
  • Designed orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination or patient measurements.
  • Complied with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to support patient protection.
  • Fit, tested and evaluated orthopedic devices on patients.
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
  • Utilized materials management and quality and performance processes to improve device quality and medical efficacy.
  • Examined, interviewed and measured patients to determine appliance needs.
  • Followed established regulations and procedures to maintain patient privacy.
  • Constructed and fabricated appliances or supervised others performing tasks.
  • Attended professional and manufacturer training seminars.
  • Trained and supervised orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.
  • Repaired, rebuilt and modified prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
  • Observed established infection control guidelines.
  • Provided continued patient care and periodic evaluation to maintain optimal fit and function.
  • Created and modified plaster casts of areas to guide device construction process.
  • Examined, interviewed and measured patients to determine appliance needs and identify factors affecting fit.
  • Showed and explained orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
  • Fitted, tested and evaluated devices on patients, adjusting for proper function and comfort.
  • Designed orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
  • Repaired or modified prosthetics and orthotics based upon patient needs.
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
  • Researched ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Active Mobility Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina
09.2004 - 09.2007
  • Assessed patient's medical history, physical condition and lifestyle to determine best orthotic device options.
  • Provided detailed instruction on the use of orthotics and educated patients on proper care and maintenance.
  • Performed gait analysis and conducted range of motion tests to assess patient's response to orthotic devices.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other health professionals in developing treatment plans for patients.
  • Created customized designs for orthotics based on prescription from physician or podiatrist.
  • Fabricated custom-made braces, supports, splints and prostheses using various materials including thermoplastic, leathers and metals.
  • Adjusted fit of prefabricated orthoses to ensure comfort for patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress as well as inventory control systems.
  • Demonstrated new techniques in fitting, adjusting, fabricating and prescribing orthotic devices to colleagues.
  • Consulted with vendors regarding selection of appropriate products for specific needs of patients.
  • Repaired damaged or worn out orthoses using specialized tools such as heat guns or soldering irons.
  • Monitored patient response to prescribed devices by conducting follow-up examinations.
  • Instructed staff members on the proper use of Orthotic equipment.
  • Analyzed data collected from diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays or MRIs.
  • Participated in clinical trials involving new materials or treatments related to Orthotics.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to advances in Orthotics technology.
  • Provided feedback on current product lines offered by manufacturers or suppliers.
  • Scheduled appointments with clients according to their availability.
  • Reviewed referral requests from physicians prior to providing services for patients.
  • Managed billing process for insurance companies when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local physicians and other potential referral sources to promote outstanding patient service.
  • Identified and reconciled issues and problems to drive patient satisfaction with devices.
  • Maintained treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction and production standards.
  • Participated in case conferences with physicians, therapists and nurses to discuss and evaluate patient's condition, progress and plans for therapy.
  • Designed orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination or patient measurements.
  • Complied with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to support patient protection.
  • Fit, tested and evaluated orthopedic devices on patients.
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
  • Utilized materials management and quality and performance processes to improve device quality and medical efficacy.
  • Examined, interviewed and measured patients to determine appliance needs.
  • Followed established regulations and procedures to maintain patient privacy.
  • Constructed and fabricated appliances or supervised others performing tasks.
  • Attended professional and manufacturer training seminars.
  • Trained and supervised orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.
  • Repaired, rebuilt and modified prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
  • Observed established infection control guidelines.
  • Provided continued patient care and periodic evaluation to maintain optimal fit and function.
  • Created and modified plaster casts of areas to guide device construction process.
  • Published research findings or presented at conferences and seminars.
  • Examined, interviewed and measured patients to determine appliance needs and identify factors affecting fit.
  • Conducted site surveys of commercial vendors to drive vendor regulatory compliance.
  • Showed and explained orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
  • Fitted, tested and evaluated devices on patients, adjusting for proper function and comfort.
  • Designed orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
  • Repaired or modified prosthetics and orthotics based upon patient needs.
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
  • Researched ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Friddle's Orthopedic Appliance
Spartanburg, South Carolina
10.1974 - 09.2004
  • Assessed patient's medical history, physical condition and lifestyle to determine best orthotic device options.
  • Provided detailed instruction on the use of orthotics and educated patients on proper care and maintenance.
  • Performed gait analysis and conducted range of motion tests to assess patient's response to orthotic devices.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, physical therapists and other health professionals in developing treatment plans for patients.
  • Created customized designs for orthotics based on prescription from physician or podiatrist.
  • Fabricated custom-made braces, supports, splints and prostheses using various materials including thermoplastic, leathers and metals.
  • Adjusted fit of prefabricated orthoses to ensure comfort for patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress as well as inventory control systems.
  • Demonstrated new techniques in fitting, adjusting, fabricating and prescribing orthotic devices to colleagues.
  • Consulted with vendors regarding selection of appropriate products for specific needs of patients.
  • Repaired damaged or worn out orthoses using specialized tools such as heat guns or soldering irons.
  • Monitored patient response to prescribed devices by conducting follow-up examinations.
  • Conducted research on emerging trends in the field of Orthotics.
  • Developed educational programs related to the use of Orthotics for healthcare providers.
  • Instructed staff members on the proper use of Orthotic equipment.
  • Analyzed data collected from diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays or MRIs.
  • Participated in clinical trials involving new materials or treatments related to Orthotics.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to advances in Orthotics technology.
  • Provided feedback on current product lines offered by manufacturers or suppliers.
  • Reviewed referral requests from physicians prior to providing services for patients.
  • Scheduled appointments with clients according to their availability.
  • Managed billing process for insurance companies when necessary.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local physicians and other potential referral sources to promote outstanding patient service.
  • Identified and reconciled issues and problems to drive patient satisfaction with devices.
  • Maintained treatment standards and protocols by meeting scheduling, patient satisfaction and production standards.
  • Participated in case conferences with physicians, therapists and nurses to discuss and evaluate patient's condition, progress and plans for therapy.
  • Designed orthopedic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination or patient measurements.
  • Complied with practice management plans to develop and document policies and procedures to support patient protection.
  • Fit, tested and evaluated orthopedic devices on patients.
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
  • Utilized materials management and quality and performance processes to improve device quality and medical efficacy.
  • Examined, interviewed and measured patients to determine appliance needs.
  • Constructed and fabricated appliances or supervised others performing tasks.
  • Repaired, rebuilt and modified prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
  • Observed established infection control guidelines.
  • Provided continued patient care and periodic evaluation to maintain optimal fit and function.
  • Created and modified plaster casts of areas to guide device construction process.
  • Showed and explained orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
  • Fitted, tested and evaluated devices on patients, adjusting for proper function and comfort.
  • Designed orthopedic and prosthetic devices based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
  • Repaired or modified prosthetics and orthotics based upon patient needs.
  • Conferred with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
  • Researched ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

Education

MBA - Orthotics And Prosthtics

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Limestone College
Gaffney, SC
05-1992

High School Diploma -

Wade Hampton High School
Greenville, SC
05-1976

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Material Selection
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Computer Skills
  • Gait analysis
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Orthotic fitting
  • Anatomical knowledge
  • Appliance Fabrication
  • Artificial limb design
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient fitting
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Prosthetic design
  • Prosthetic fabrication
  • Device fabrication
  • Technical oversight
  • Orthotic device design
  • Brace design
  • Device repair
  • Plaster casting
  • Patient Education
  • Plaster cast modification
  • Gait training
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professional Communication
  • Team building
  • Planning and development
  • Professionalism
  • Device fitting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO)
  • Billing Procedures
  • Team Collaboration
  • Task Prioritization
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Decision-Making
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Analytical Skills
  • Technical Design
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Goal Setting
  • Effective Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Medical Coding
  • Written Communication
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Product Research
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Consultative Selling
  • Rehabilitation plan development
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Material Handling
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Case Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Precision measurement
  • Relationship Building
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Medical Terminology
  • Multitasking Abilities

Affiliations

  • Play golf
  • coached kids in Baseball
  • coached kids in basketball

Certification

  • Certified Orthotist and Prosthtist

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Carolina Ottobock Care
09.2007 - Current

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Active Mobility Upstate
09.2004 - 09.2007

Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist

Friddle's Orthopedic Appliance
10.1974 - 09.2004
  • Certified Orthotist and Prosthtist

MBA - Orthotics And Prosthtics

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Limestone College

High School Diploma -

Wade Hampton High School
William Friddle