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Work History
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Certification
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Darren Wiens

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Summary

20 + year Orthotics and Prosthetics professional. Working in both the private and public sector, both in education and patient management. Professional consultant with track record of providing valuable coding and billing expertise for Medicare, Medicaid, and many health care organizations. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive impactful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prosthetic and Orthotic Consultant

Periscope
05.2023 - Current

Owner / CP, BOCO

Limbcrafters, LLC
01.2018 - Current

Director of MSOP Program / Department Chair

Concordia State University
10.2019 - 06.2023

Adjunct Faculty Professor

Concordia State University
01.2017 - Current
  • OP535 Transfemoral Management

Certified Prosthetist / C.P., Board Certified Orthotist, BOCO

Nebraska/Western Iowa Health Systems
02.2018 - 11.2021
  • CP/BOCO for Department of Veteran’s Affairs

CFO of OrthoMedics, Inc

OrthoMedics, Inc
07.2006 - 12.2019

Prosthetic Resident

Shriners Hospital, Twin Cities
07.2005 - 06.2006

Prosthetic Technician

Shriners Hospital, Twin Cities
07.2004 - 06.2005

Prosthetic Technician, Volunteer

Shriners Hospital, Twin Cities
03.2003 - 06.2004

Education

Prosthetic technician diplomas - Prosthetic practitioner, Orthotic practitioner

Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
05.2005

Masters Degree - Exercise Science/Sports Recreation

Fort Hays State University
05.2002

Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science/Sports Recreation

Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
12.2000

Skills

  • Financially Savvy
  • Very Mechanically Inclined
  • Thorough Knowledge in Billing Guidelines
  • People Person
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinker
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Detailed Oriented
  • Experience in Management
  • Strong Communication Abilities
  • Natural Leader
  • Very Relatable
  • Thoughtful Writer
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Issue resolution
  • Project leadership
  • Public speaking
  • Client engagement
  • Client rapport
  • Analysis & evaluation
  • Research and development
  • Process optimization

Certification

  • Certified Prosthetist, American Board for Certification, June 2008
  • Certified Orthotist, Board of Certification, December 2012

LANGUAGES

English, Intermediate Spanish

Timeline

Prosthetic and Orthotic Consultant

Periscope
05.2023 - Current

Director of MSOP Program / Department Chair

Concordia State University
10.2019 - 06.2023

Certified Prosthetist / C.P., Board Certified Orthotist, BOCO

Nebraska/Western Iowa Health Systems
02.2018 - 11.2021

Owner / CP, BOCO

Limbcrafters, LLC
01.2018 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Professor

Concordia State University
01.2017 - Current

CFO of OrthoMedics, Inc

OrthoMedics, Inc
07.2006 - 12.2019

Prosthetic Resident

Shriners Hospital, Twin Cities
07.2005 - 06.2006

Prosthetic Technician

Shriners Hospital, Twin Cities
07.2004 - 06.2005

Prosthetic Technician, Volunteer

Shriners Hospital, Twin Cities
03.2003 - 06.2004

Masters Degree - Exercise Science/Sports Recreation

Fort Hays State University

Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science/Sports Recreation

Fort Hays State University

Prosthetic technician diplomas - Prosthetic practitioner, Orthotic practitioner

Century College
Darren Wiens