Michael L. McCauley

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MICHAEL L. MCCAULEY

With over 20 years of experience in orthotics and prosthetics, I have built a career focused on clinical excellence, operational leadership, and advancing outcomes in pediatric care. My professional background includes managing multi-site clinic operations, mentoring clinicians through their residency programs, and contributing to clinical education across various regions. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to serve in Hanger Clinic locations across five different states, gaining broad insight into regional needs and best practices.Previously, I served as an Area Clinic Manager for Hanger Clinic, overseeing several Kentucky locations with an annual operating budget of $6.2 million. In this role, I led strategic growth efforts, developed clinical talent, and implemented systems to improve both patient care and team performance.I currently serve as Director of Pediatrics for the Great Lakes Region at Hanger Clinic, where I oversee pediatric initiatives across Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan. In this capacity, I lead efforts in innovation, education, and collaboration among pediatric specialists to elevate the standard of care.My clinical expertise includes scoliosis, cranial remolding, and prosthetic field research. I am actively involved in a long-term underwater prosthetics study in partnership with the Combat Wounded Veterans Challenge and the University of Hartford, evaluating prosthetic performance in open-water environments, including research conducted with the U.S. Army’s Special Forces Underwater Operations program.I hold a Master’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Hartford and maintain certification and licensure as an orthotist/prosthetist. My work has been recognized through multiple operational excellence awards. I also have a passion for philanthropy and currently serve on the general board of the Hanger Foundation, supporting initiatives that expand access to care and empower individuals with limb loss or limb difference. I remain committed to driving the field forward through evidence-based practice, research, and strategic partnerships.