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Seraphine Calderwood-Iliev

Certified Orthotist
Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Professional Summary

Certified Orthotist (ABC) with 8+ years fitting custom orthoses for pediatric and adult patients across trauma, neuromuscular, and diabetic care. Skilled in CAD/CAM design, vacuum forming, and gait analysis; partner with physiatrists and PTs to improve mobility outcomes. Seeking a lead clinical orthotics role in the Front Range.

Employment History

Lead Certified Orthotist
Peak Mobility Orthotics & Prosthetics · Colorado Springs, CO
2021 · Present
Fit and deliver 40+ custom AFOs, KAFOs, and spinal orthoses monthly for pediatric spasticity and adult CVA patients Cut remake rate 28% by standardizing scan-to-fabrication QA checklists with technicians Lead weekly clinic with physiatry; improved patient-reported comfort scores from 3.6 to 4.5/5 in 18 months Train 3 junior fitters on CAD (Omega/Canfit) and polypropylene vacuum forming
Staff Orthotist
Rocky Mountain Orthotic Center · Denver, CO
2017 · 2021
Managed diabetic foot orthosis caseload (~25 patients/week); reduced ulcer recurrence referrals 22% YoY Built scoliosis TLSO pathway with Children’s Hospital partners; averaged 12 new fittings/quarter Documented outcomes in EMR; supported ABC facility accreditation survey with zero major findings
Orthotic Resident
University of Colorado Anschutz Orthotics & Prosthetics · Aurora, CO
2015 · 2017
Completed NCOPE residency rotations in pediatrics, trauma, and spinal; 500+ supervised patient encounters Fabricated AFOs and wrist-hand orthoses in on-site lab; maintained inventory and material waste logs

Education

M.S. Orthotics & Prosthetics
Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI
2015
B.S. Kinesiology
Colorado State University · Fort Collins, CO
2013

Skills

Custom AFO/KAFO/TLSO fitting
CAD/CAM orthotic design
3D scanning
Vacuum forming
Gait analysis
Pediatrics & neuromuscular care
Diabetic foot orthoses
EMR documentation
Patient education
ABC standards

Courses

ABC Certified Orthotist (CO)
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics
Colorado Licensed Orthotist
Colorado Office of Licensing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association