Glenn W. Shensky
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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Objective
Board certified and licensed orthotist & pedorthist, worked with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and case managers in managing, measuring, casting, device fabrications, cast modifications & patient problem solving. Also responsible for outpatient orthotics and follow up care. Areas of expertise:
● Leadership
● Training/development
● Inventory management
● Policy implementation
Education
1990- 1995
Archbishop Ryan High School, Philadelphia, PA -
● Diploma/General academics
1995- 1999
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA -
● Accounting Degree
2009
Coordinated Health, Bethlehem, PA -
● Orthotic Fitter Course
2010
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - Experience
October 2018 - PRESENT
Shriners Childrens of Philadelphia - Cast Tech/Orthopedic Tech I perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
● Examine, interview and measure patients to determine their appliance needs; identify factors affecting appliance fit.
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● Fit, test and evaluate devices on patients; make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
● Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses/prostheses.
● Maintain patients’ records.
● Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with ortheses, for use in the device construction process.
● Select materials and components to be used based on device design.
● Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic devices.
● Repair, rebuild and modify orthopedic appliances.
● Construct and fabricate appliances, or direct others constructing the appliances August 2010 - September 2018
Komfort and Kare - Orthotic Fitter/C-PED
Job description:
● Responsible for all management for all outpatient orthotics
● Responsible for all outpatient bracing needs
● Inventory management
● Practice management
● Currently responsible for inpatient & outpatient castings
● Recruitment of new providers to increase productivity
● Education to physician staff in several hospitals August 2006 - April 2010
Harry J. Lawall & Sons - Orthotic Fitter/C-PED
● Seeing patients for knee, spine & lower extremity bracing
● As a pedorthist I focus primarily on the foot and make necessary adjustments to orthotics, custom shoes and various types of podiatric bracing. References available upon request