Lead Certified Pedorthist
Piedmont Orthotics & Footwear · Greenville, SC
Mar, 2021 · Present
Fit 25–35 patients/week for custom AFOs, diabetic shoes, and accommodative/functional orthoses across 3 clinic sites.
Cut diabetic foot re-ulceration among high-risk patients by 28% over 18 months through scheduled follow-ups and pressure-mapping reviews.
Built CAD/CAM casting workflow that cut average turnaround from 12 to 7 business days.
Train 2 junior fitters on Medicare therapeutic shoe documentation and PDAC coding.
Certified Pedorthist
Upstate Foot & Ankle Center · Spartanburg, SC
Jun, 2018 · Feb, 2021
Delivered custom orthoses and post-op footwear for sports medicine and reconstructive foot surgery patients.
Partnered with wound-care nurses on offloading plans for Wagner grade 1–2 ulcers; supported 90%+ healing within target windows.
Maintained inventory of depth shoes and inserts; reduced stockouts by 40% via weekly par-level checks.
Pedorthic Assistant / Fitter
Carolinas Prosthetic & Orthotic Lab · Columbia, SC
Aug, 2015 · May, 2018
Assisted C.Ped. and CO staff with casting, modifications, and patient education for 15–20 fittings/day.
Learned plaster casting, foam box impressions, and bench alignment; progressed to independent fittings under supervision.
Documented encounters in EMR and coordinated insurance prior auth for diabetic footwear claims.