Physician Assistant
Resume:
ALEX W. BAKER, PA-C, PT
Yellville, AR 72687
acazvs@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
October 17, 2013
PA-C certification received from NCCPA
October 08, 2013
NCCPA National Board Test for PA-C taken in Springfield, Missouri
August 21, 2013
Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program in Billings,
Montana
July 05, 2011 to August 21, 2013
Attended Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program in Billings, Montana; Clinical Rotations consisted of:
• Orthopedics- Baxter Regional Bone and Joint Associates; Mountain Home, Arkansas: 07/08/2013
to 08/16/2013; Merwin Moore, M.D., 870-***-****.
• General Surgery- Ozark Surgical Group; Mountain Home, Arkansas: 05/27/2013 to 07/05/2013;
Ray Stahl, M.D., 870-***-****.
• Emergency Medicine- Baxter Regional Medical Center; Mountain Home, Arkansas: 04/01/2013 to
05/10/2013; Jamie Pritchard, M.D., 870-***-****.
• Internal Medicine- Burnett-Lincoln-Paden Clinic; Mountain Home, Arkansas: 02/18/2013 to
03/29/2013; Lance Lincoln, M.D., 870-***-****. (I also attended King Dermatology in Mountain
Home, Arkansas for 1 week during this rotation; Mark King, M.D., 870-***-****).
• Mental Health- Health Resources of Arkansas; Mountain Home and Harrison, Arkansas:
01/07/2013 to 02/15/2013; Katherine Darling, APN, 870-***-****.
• Pediatrics- Billings Clinic; Billings, Montana: 11/19/2012 to 12/28/2012; Kathryn Lysinger, M.D.,
• Family Practice- Roundup Memorial Clinic; Roundup, Montana: 10/08/2012 to 11-16-2012; Brynn
Bixby, PA-C, 406-***-****.
• Women’s Health- Northern Wyoming Surgical Center and West Park Hospital; Cody, Wyoming:
08/27/2012 to 10/05/2012; Dale Myers, M.D., 307-***-****.
January 1996 to August 1996
Attended John Gupton College (Embalming and Funeral Directing College) Nashville, Tennessee
EDUCATION (CONTINUED)
May 09, 1992
Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas
August 10, 1990
Bachelor of Science in General Science from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas
1988 to 1989
Attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas
1986 to 1988
Attended Arkansas State University in Beebe, Arkansas
May 1983
Graduated from Searcy High School in Searcy, Arkansas
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
02/2005 to 06/2011
Owner of Baker Physical Therapy, Inc. and was the Contract Physical Therapy Director at Newton County Nursing
Home in Jasper, AR for Trilogy Therapy Services, Inc.; Nursing home director: Lisa Duncan, 610 Court St., Jasper,
AR 72641; 870-***-****.
My supervisor for Trilogy Therapy Services: Sandra Wyatt, 310 Bayou Ridge Loop; Dover, AR 72837; (501) 860-
3500.
04/1997 to 02/2005
Physical Therapist for Tri-Therapy, Inc.; 954 Skyline Dr., Suite 100, Searcy, AR 72143; Supervisor: Jeff Bain.
01/1996 to 03/1997
Physical Therapist for Olsten Health Services - Home Health Physical Therapy (worked part-time while attending John
Gupton College and transferred to full-time after 08/1996); 1101 Kermit Dr., The Oaks Tower, Suite 513, Nashville,
TN 37217; Supervisors: Betty Dawkins and Judy Nance.
04/1995 to 12/1995
(I worked for two different home health agencies during this same time period)
Physical Therapist for Able Care Home Health Physical Therapy; 333 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285;
Supervisors: Tatiana Thompson and Norman Shoeman.
Physical Therapist for Venice Hospital Home Health Physical Therapy; 540 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285;
Supervisor: Sally Thimm.
06/1992 to 04/1995
Physical Therapist for Venice Hospital Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic, and the Acute Care, and
Transitional Care Units of Venice Hospital; 540 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285; Supervisors: Rich Barletta and Gary
Drilling.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION
07-05-2011 to 08-21-2013
Attended Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program in Billings, Montana
2010-2009 “Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists (Module 1)”
Instructors: James Swain, MPT; Kenneth Bush, PhD, MPT; and Juliette Brosing, PhD. Home CEU
Connection; Plano, TX: 06-07-2010.
“Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists (Module 2)”
Instructors: James Swain, MPT; Kenneth Bush, PhD, MPT; and Juliette Brosing, PhD. Home CEU
Connection; Plano, TX: 06-07-2010.
2008-2007 “Functional Assessment and Treatment of the Elbow”
Instructors: Alan Evans, PT, MOMT, MCSP. Lonestar Continuing Education; Eustace, TX: 12-04-
2008.
“Clinical Anatomy: A Hands-On Review for the PT and PTA of Gross Anatomy Cadavers”
Instructors: Hao Liu, PT, PhD, MD; Kevin Garrison, PT, PhD; and Nancy Reese, PT, PhD.
University of Central Arkansas Physical Therapy Department; Conway, AR: 10-11-08.
“Effective Techniques for Total Body Strengthening: The Physiology of Strength Training and
Program Design”
Instructor: Jeannie Patton, MA. Cross Country Education; Brentwood, TN: 08-21-08.
“Effective Examination of the Shoulder Complex: New Advances”
Instructor: John W. O’Halloran, MSPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS, Cert. MDT. Cross Country Education;
Brentwood, TN: 08-09-08.
2006-2005 “Falls in the Elderly”
Instructor: E. Anne Melvin, PT. Lagniappe Seminars; Little Rock, AR: July 22-23, 2006.
“Current Concepts: Assessing and Treating the Shoulder Joint”
Instructor: Kevin Wilk, DPT. Little Rock, AR: 2006.
2004-2003 “Alzheimer’s Disease”
Instructor: Michael Niss. Innovative Educational Services; Coral Springs, FL: 12-16-2004.
“Fibromyalgia: A Current Perspective”
Instructor: Michael Niss. Innovative Educational Services; Coral Springs, FL: 12-16-2004.
“The Problem Shoulder: Current Trends in Evaluation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation”
Instructor: Walter L. Jenkins, MS, PT, ATC. The Dogwood Institute; Little Rock, AR: November
01-02, 2003.
PHYSICAL THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION
(CONTINUED)
2002-2001 “Integration of NDT, PNF, and Contemporary Neurological Treatment Models and the Application
of an Integrated Model to Post-Stroke Rehabilitation”
Instructor: Lisa K. Saladin, BMRPT, MSc. The Dogwood Institute; Little Rock, AR: July 20-21,
2002.
“Applying Current Concepts in Motor Control and Motor Learning to Optimize Recovery of
Function in the Neurological and Geriatric Patient”
Instructor: Rebecca L. Butcher, MS, PT, NCS. The Dogwood Institute; Little Rock, AR: November
3-4, 2001.
2000-1999 “IWA Strength Training Program Design Certification for PT’s and PTA’s”
Instructor: Deanna Lesmeister, MS, PT, CWT. The International Weightlifting Association; Little
Rock, AR: 11-04-2000.
“IWA Weight Training Certification for PT’s and PTA’s”
Instructor: Deanna Lesmeister, MS, PT, CWT. The International Weightlifting Association; Little
Rock, AR: 03-27-1999.
1998-1997 “Assessment and Treatment of Balance Dysfunction”
Instructor: Rosemary Norris, MS, PT. The Arkansas Physical Therapy Association; Jonesboro, AR:
10-10-1998.
“Clinical Debridement Skills”
Instructors: Pamela Scarborough, PT, MS, CDE; Eric Heebner, ETN. Clinical Educators Unlimited;
Little Rock, AR: 03-07-1998.
“Current Concepts in Wound Healing”
Instructor: Jeffrey A. Feedar, PT, Director. Wound Care Associates; Little Rock, AR: August 02-
03, 1997.
1996-1995 “The Spine, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Part A-Lumbar)”
Instructor: Elaine Gilman, PT, MCSP, DIP, MDT. The McKenzie Institute; Sarasota, FL: October
19-22, 1995.
“1994-95 Update for the Physical Therapist: HIV/AIDS and Other Blood Borne Pathogens”
Instructor: Legal Economic Guidelines and Methodist Medical Center: 03-10-1995.
1994-1993 “Knee Rehabilitation 1994, A Comprehensive Approach”
Instructor: Edward J. Farina, PT. Kneeworks; Clearwater, FL: October 22-23, 1994.
“An Integrative Approach to the Examination and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder”
Instructor: Sandy L. Burkart, PT, PhD. Northeast Seminars; Orlando, FL: November 20-21, 1993.
May 1992 Graduated From the University of Central Arkansas with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy
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