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CERTIFIED ORTHOTIC FITTER
Professional Summary
Committed healthcare professional with 20 plus years hands-on experience in patient care and patient education seeking career to better the healthcare provided in my area.
Education and Training
2012
Board of Certification and Accreditation Certificate: Orthotic Fitter
2007
California University of Pennsylvania California, PA Master of Science: Corrective Rehabilitation Certification as Corrective Exercise Specialist
1992
NATA Certified: Athletic Trainer
1991
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Bachelor of Science: Education
Minor in Health and Special Education
Coursework in Athletic Training
Skill Highlights
  • BLS (Professional Rescuer) Certification)
  • AED Certification
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Healthcare billing knowledgable
  • In-depth medical terminology knowledge
  • Medical coding knowledge
Professional Experience
December 2006
to
Current
Breg Topeka, KS Certified Orthotic Fitter
  • Site manager for open store front durable medical equipment business
  • Gain history, subjective descriptions and objective measures from patient to determine bracing needed.
  • Patient liaison verifying patient insurance coverage and estimated out-of-pocket requirements. Initiate authorizations with insurance.
  • Fit bracing and educate patient as to reason for brace, how to wear and adjust, and answer questions regarding diagnosis and brace.
  • Troubleshoot bracing needs and doctor requests.
  • Claim data entry.
  • Clinical documentation regarding patient visit, brace adjustments, and follow-ups.
August 2004
to
December 2006
Washburn University Topeka, KS Assistant Athletic Trainer / Clincal Educator
  • Clinical educator in Athletic Training Program. Educating, evaluating and assessing students in evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, modalities, and planning for athletic injuries.
  •  Professional Resucer CPR/AED and First Aid instructor for Physical Education and Athletic Training Departments.
  • Head Trainer for Baseball and Women's Soccer.
August 1991
to
June 2002
HealthSouth Birmingham, AL Athletic Trainer
  • Responsible for patient education of exercises and progression of home protocol during out-patient physical therapy.
  • Supervised bracing program, maintaining inventory, evaluating new product, and educating staff on use of product.
  • Outreach Athletic Trainer to local high schools.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Breg
  • Washburn University
  • HealthSouth

School Attended

  • Board of Certification and Accreditation
  • California University of Pennsylvania
  • NATA
  • University of Kansas

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Orthotic Fitter
  • Assistant Athletic Trainer / Clincal Educator
  • Athletic Trainer

Degrees

  • Certificate : Orthotic Fitter
    Master of Science : Corrective Rehabilitation
    Certified : Athletic Trainer
    Bachelor of Science : Education

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